Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to join Park Hyatt Washington’s Michelin-distinguished culinary team as a Full-Time Cook 1 (Lead Cook). Come and find out why Hyatt has earned a place on Fortune’s 2025 World’s Most Admired Companies list!
Starting Salary
Starting hourly rate is $28.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, subject to culinary cooking test.
We offer excellent benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance after only 30 days
- Free room nights, colleague discount rates, and friends & family room rates
- 401(k) retirement matching plan (up to 4%)
- Paid time off
- Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free colleague meals during shift
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more
Qualifications
Our Full-Time Cook 1 will work as a Lead Cook demonstrating thorough technical skills of all station areas. This is a fast-paced position requiring the ability to multi-task while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and also take direction in a high-performance environment.
- At least 3 years of experience in 4 diamond hotel or fine dining restaurant required, Michelin experience preferred
- Culinary degree or related hotel experience
- Ability to perform all basic cooking skills, including presentation techniques
- Refined verbal communication skills
- Ability to work any station in the kitchen
- Strong customer service and teamwork skills
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Must have full time availability, including weekdays, weekends, holidays
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($28.50)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Travel Perks
Required Skills
Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment
Time Management Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Attention to Quality and Presentation
Collaboration With Kitchen Staff
Ability to Handle Stress
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Interpersonal Skills
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Blue Duck Tavern’s open kitchen with a central focus on its wood-burning oven welcomes both travelers and locals alike to gather and celebrate in good taste. The menu of Blue Duck Tavern intelligently showcases the best of the season as Executive Chef Adam Howard brings sharply focused and bold flavors to the table through simple, time-honored cooking methods and modern technologies. Chef Howard slow roasts three-quarters of the menu in the wood-burning oven, while using braising, preserving, and smoking techniques to bring the true flavors of America's simple, wholesome foods to Blue Duck Tavern’s guests.
With an open staff pantry and kitchen, a glass-enclosed wine cellar, a Chef’s Table seating up to twenty, and Washington’s first commercial Molteni range custom designed in blue lacquer, guests experience an innovative setting by internationally renowned New York designer Tony Chi. Blue Duck Tavern is open daily and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Awarded one Michelin star in 2017; 2018 and 2019 and acclaimed locally as one of the best restaurants in Washington, D.C., Blue Duck Tavern brings exceptional regional American cuisine to
website: parkhyattwashington.com
phone: 202-419-6755
website: parkhyattwashington.com
phone: 202-419-6755
Awards / Distinctions
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