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Hotel Lead Cook

The Trade Hotel Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

Join our team at The Trade Hotel, the Official Hotel of Deer District now hiring a Lead Cook.

  • Starting wage for this position is $24.00 - $26.00 per hour but final wage will be based on experience

As the official hotel of Deer District, it is located in the bustling heart of downtown, adjacent to Fiserv Forum. Situated courtside in Cream City’s dynamic hub of sports, culture, and entertainment, The Trade offers 207 luxurious rooms and suites plus destination dining with a rooftop restaurant and lounge boasting stunning city views.

Join our team, The Trade, an Autograph Collection Hotel. We are looking for talented people that will celebrate the fabric of our city and take pride in providing amazing guest service. Showing our guests and visitors an authentic Milwaukee experience, one that merges modern style and sophisticated comfort with pure Wisconsin hospitality.

We are looking for talented people that will celebrate the fabric of our city and take pride in providing amazing guest service. Showing our guests and visitors an authentic Milwaukee experience, one that merges modern style and sophisticated comfort with pure Wisconsin hospitality.

Perks, Benefits and Incentives :

  • Dedicated training and development,
  • 42% of our supervisory / management roles in 2022 were filled internally through team member promotions!

  • Same Day Pay
  • Educational and professional certification assistance
  • Additional monetary $$ perks like :
  • Referral program for team members

  • Catch Of The Day Program –>
  • Earn money for helping other team members and guests!

  • Everyone Sells –>
  • Earn money for bringing in business to our properties!

  • Wellness Initiatives like :
  • Team Member Assistance Program with mental health resources

  • Virtual telehealth services and counseling
  • Health and fitness monthly reimbursement
  • Worldwide Marriott / Hilton hotel stays starting at $39 / night
  • Rate based on availability and hotel brand
  • Free stays at NCG Hospitality hotels
  • Paid time off and anniversary day off with pay
  • Flexible schedules
  • Paid volunteer hours –>
  • Earn money for community service!

  • Health, Dental and Vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • 100% match on first 3% and 50% match on next 2% of team member contributions

  • Paid Sick Time
  • How do I make an impact on my team?

    Our talented and dedicated Lead Cook will provide our guests with appetizing and delicious food.

  • In the absence of Management, Lead Cook will be responsible for daily operations of the F&B team
  • Responsible for opening and closing of the kitchen in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • Ensures the F&B department is shift ready by completing daily forms and checklists
  • Sets up equipment and prepares food based on the business forecast / catering contracts information received.
  • Possess complete knowledge of menu and recipes, including preparation procedures, plating, garnishment, portions size and presentation / special handling instructions.
  • Assists the Food & Beverage Outlet Manager and banquet staff with catering events.
  • What does success look like in this role?

  • Willingness to openly embrace and actively demonstrate the company’s Vision, Mission, Values, Culture and Operating Philosophy
  • 1 to 2 years kitchen experience
  • Ensure the highest standards of service in attaining guest satisfaction and profitability
  • Positive attitude, outgoing and friendly
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Creative, organized, innovative and even tempered personality.
  • Who is NCG Hospitality?

    NCG Hospitality is a real estate and hospitality leader with 25 properties including Hilton and Marriott hotels, restaurants, and a conference center. With 40 years of hospitality expertise, we consistently deliver exceptional service to our guests, investors and to the communities in which we live and work in. Check out all open opportunities throughout our national portfolio of properties at ncgcareers.com!

    NCG Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    THE TRADE HOTEL IS OWNED AND MANAGED BY NCG HOSPITALITY

    Salary : $24 - $26

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