Cook

Marriott Richmond is part of a globally recognized hospitality brand that strives to deliver exceptional guest experiences through its commitment to quality, service, and innovation. This establishment is operated by an independent franchisee under Marriott International and embodies the Marriott mission of welcoming and caring for guests with outstanding service in a premier hotel setting. Located in Richmond, this Marriott property offers guests a comfortable stay and premium amenities, including award-winning dining and rooftop bars where a tradition of excellence is upheld.

As part of the White Lodging portfolio, Marriott Richmond benefits from a parent company known for developing and operating a selection of award-winning, premium-brand hotels and restaurants across various vibrant cities in the United States. White Lodging is highly invested in fostering a culture where hospitality professionals can grow, excel, and enjoy a balanced work life supported by advanced scheduling and flexible shift management through a dedicated app. This empowers team members to effectively balance their passion for food and beverage with personal commitments.

The role on offer is for an Entry Level Cook, an ideal position for individuals looking to start or advance their culinary career in the dynamic food and beverage industry. This is a culinarian-in-training role where candidates will learn and practice skills essential to professional cooking. In this position, individuals will be trained in health department regulations, food handling procedures, and federal guidelines that ensure safety and quality in food preparation. The Entry Level Cook will gain hands-on experience in maintaining food and labor costs, verifying ingredient freshness, complying with recipe guidelines, and contributing to positive guest experiences through high culinary standards.

This is a full-time employment opportunity that comes with numerous benefits, including day-one medical, dental, and vision insurance, to ensure the well-being of team members from the start. Job seekers will appreciate the flexible scheduling enabled by technology, which supports an excellent work-life balance. Additional advantages include tuition reimbursement to encourage continuing education, leadership development programs, 401(k) plans with company match, unlimited referral bonuses, and discounts across hotel rooms, dining, and travel entertainment.

The role expects the candidate to develop basic cooking skills such as sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry duties, and breakfast cookery under professional guidance. Culinary education or apprenticeship experience is preferred but not mandatory, highlighting the company's openness to nurturing talent at various levels of expertise. Given the fast-paced hotel environment, the role requires physical stamina to stand and move for extended periods.

Joining Marriott Richmond means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workplace community that values respect and cooperation among all employees. The company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity fosters an environment where every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to guest satisfaction and operational success. With multiple hotel locations in key markets, White Lodging offers employees more opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement within the hospitality industry.