Banquet Cook

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown

Experience the energy of Austin while building a career with purpose at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. Nestled in the Live Music Capital of the World, our hotel sits just steps from the iconic 6th Street Entertainment District, the Texas State Capitol, and surrounded by legendary live music venues, creative culture, and Austin’s vibrant culinary scene. At Omni, we blend Texas charm with modern luxury, offering both guests and associates a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the true spirit of downtown Austin.
Our associates thrive in a dynamic and upbeat environment, supported by comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth. We take pride in fostering a culture built on respect, gratitude, and empowerment — one that encourages our team members to learn, grow, and advance within the company. Working at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown means being part of a brand recognized for exceptional service and genuine hospitality. If you’re friendly, motivated, and passionate about creating memorable experiences, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown may be your perfect match. Join a team that celebrates hospitality, heart, and the unmistakable energy of Austin — where every day brings something new.


Join our culinary team as a Banquet and Pastry Cook. This position will ensure all prep items are prepared and stored to specifications. They will also ensure timely production of quality food for banquet functions and provide high quality standards and procedures in preparing/serving all banquet food.
Omni Benefits Include
• Free Downtown Parking in our Underground Garage
• Associate Cafeteria with Daily Complementary Hot Meals
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Short Term & Long-Term Disability.
• 401(K) Match, Pre-Tax Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Amount
• Exclusive Omni Associate Travel Discounts on Hotel Rooms, Food & Beverage and more!
• Unique Perks include Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Services Aid, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Paid Time Off and Friends & Family Discounts
• Development Opportunities including Discounted E-Cornell Courses, Leadership Development Programs, Diversity & Inclusion Programs, Omni Support Center Internal Reward Program, and Work/Life Balance
This position will:
• Efficiently prepare and execute banquet, catering, and hotel food production with limited supervision while meeting company standards and specifications
• Prepare a variety of buffet and plated menu items, including proteins, sides, sauces, baked items, and other culinary offerings as assigned
• Support banquet and catering events by ensuring food is prepared according to production timelines and event requirements
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, cooking methods, and presentation specifications
• Ensure all food items meet quality, freshness, consistency, and food safety standards
• Maintain safe food handling and kitchen sanitation practices in accordance with health department guidelines
• Properly and safely operate all culinary equipment and maintain a strong understanding of culinary fundamentals and techniques
• Learn and execute all menu items produced by the assigned station
• Ensure stations are fully set and food is prepared prior to service to support smooth operations
• Perform cooking techniques including grilling, roasting, baking, and preparation of fish, steaks, chicken, shellfish, and other menu items
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules, proper quantities, and service timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain proper inventory levels, assist with ordering, and minimize waste
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, storage spaces, and equipment
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with culinary team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in high-volume or stressful situations
• Attend required department meetings, trainings, and complete additional duties as assigned by management
Qualified candidates may possess:
• Required to have at least 4 years culinary experience in a hotel or restaurant kitchen.
• ServSafe or equivalent food handlers certification required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Advanced knife skills required.
• Must have basic mathematical skills and an understanding of weights and measures so as to be able to follow recipes.
• Must be familiar with batch and quantity cooking
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced high pressure work environment while executing delegated tasks and assignments.
• Culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly prefe