Banquet Cook II (Full-Time) - Arizona Biltmore

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

  The iconic Arizona Biltmore is located in the heart of the prestigious Biltmore neighborhood in Phoenix. The resort was named the “Jewel of the Desert” since its opening on February 23, 1929. This gorgeous 39-acre property reopened in May 2021 after undergoing a $150 million restoration. It has over 700 rooms, over 200,000 square feet in banquet space spread out over the beautiful property, 9 food and beverage outlets (including 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 2 poolside bars, a gelato shop/café, and in-room dining), a luxury spa, and 7 pools including a 65' waterslide.     Arizona Biltmore is a LXR Hotel & Resort by Hilton which is a hand-selected collection of unique luxury hotels, offering bespoke service and personal adventures in the world’s most intriguing locations. With this, as a team member you will receive the Go Hilton travel benefits in addition to Pyramid's travel benefits. Learn more about our incredible benefits here.   Want to learn more about Arizona Biltmore? Hotel Website, Instagram, Facebook 

What you will have an opportunity to do:

Arizona Biltmore offers a diverse culinary experience with 2 full service restaurants, 2 bars, 2 pools, in-room dining, a café, a large banquet department, and a pastry shop all under the leadership of our fantastic Executive Chef, Andrew Newberg. With a background in Michelin-Starred restaurants and notable hotels, his passion for gastronomy drives the culture of the culinary team with an enthusiasm for innovation, commitment to quality, and dedication to sustainability and community involvement.

As a Banquet Cook II, you will be responsible for maintaining, setting up, producing food and controlling quality of all food items prepared in the different kitchen stations, i.e., meats, fish, vegetables, bread products, sauces, stocks, seasoning, etc. Specifically, this includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product to the guest. Visually inspect, select and use only food items ideal cooking, in preparation of all menu items.

• Maintain consistency and work as a team.

• Check and control the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality.

• Keep all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations.

• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.

• Read and employ math skills to follow recipes.

This is a Full-time position and you must have availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What are we looking for?

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Graduate of an Apprenticeship or accredited Culinary School, preferred

EXPERIENCE

• At least two (2) years of cooking experience in a professional, fast-paced kitchen

• Prior hotel / resort experience, preferred

• Upscale / luxury dining experience, preferred

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Maricopa County Food Handler Card

• ServSafe Food Handler Certification, preferred

Compensation:

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Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.