AM- Restaurant Line Cook

Hyatt Regency Columbus is a premier hotel located in the heart of downtown Columbus, Ohio, offering an exceptional accommodation experience with a total of 633 renovated guest rooms and spacious suites. Positioned within walking distance of the Nationwide Arena and the vibrant Arena District, the hotel is ideal for guests looking to experience the city's dynamic entertainment, dining, and cultural scenes. It boasts 70,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, making it a preferred venue for conferences, corporate events, and social gatherings. Directly connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and steps away from the Short North Arts District, Hyatt Regency Columbus is truly the place to meet and play in downtown Columbus. The hotel prides itself on reimagining the modern hotel experience through its thoughtful amenities and exceptional service environment.

The Hyatt Regency Columbus is currently seeking a full-time AM Restaurant Line Cook to join their culinary team. This role primarily involves preparing and producing high-quality food items for guests, ensuring that all dishes meet and exceed expectations. The typical work schedule for this position is from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm, covering an AM to mid-shift timeframe. This position requires both the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the capability to work solo shifts following adequate training. The role is essential in maintaining culinary excellence and efficient kitchen operations. Responsibilities include communicating effectively with both the culinary and front-of-house teams, reading and executing orders accurately, and adhering to strict food safety and sanitation standards. The line cook will also be responsible for preparing all required ingredients before service and executing a la carte orders during the shift while embodying Hyatt’s core values of empathy, integrity, respect, inclusion, experimentation, and wellbeing.

Ideal candidates for this role will have at least two years of line cook experience and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding customer service in a high-energy, team-oriented setting. They must be physically capable of standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds. Flexibility is key, as the role requires working early mornings, weekends, and potentially holidays. The candidate should possess fundamental cooking skills and take pride in maintaining quality and consistency. Those who thrive in a collaborative environment, have creative energy, and a commitment to hospitality will find this opportunity rewarding.

Joining Hyatt Regency Columbus means becoming part of a company recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE. Employees benefit from a supportive work culture, access to numerous professional development opportunities, and a broad range of perks designed to foster wellbeing and career growth. These include 12 free nights at Hyatt hotels worldwide each year, discounts at food and beverage outlets, affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days, vacation days, and convenient uniform care services onsite. Further benefits extend to community involvement through social activities, team-building outings, and access to mental health resources such as the Headspace app. Hyatt’s commitment to employee development is reflected in regular performance check-ins, a wide variety of training programs, and up to $1,000 annual education assistance. This position is ideal for those seeking a dynamic and supportive work environment where both personal and professional growth are encouraged.