Banquets | Cook

Omni Fort Lauderdale, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29‑story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel has over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre‑function meeting space with waterfront views.

Responsible for all prep and production for the culinary operation, in accordance with hotel standards. The Cook comprehends the food and beverage menus and cooks all food to high quality and presentation standards.

• Consistent maintenance and refinement of service standards. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Contribute to the day to day culinary operation, to include efficient and effective food production.
• Perform all necessary tasks of a production cook according to hotel operating procedures to include but no limited to food prep, food production, kitchen and food equipment cleaning.
• Perform all sidework as assigned by management including but not limited to food service prep, the cleaning of food and beverage equipment, tables, walls, shelving and floors surrounding assigned work area.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and sanitation awareness standards. Prepare daily for health department and Ecosure inspections.
• Responsible for the upkeep, safety and cleanliness in food preparation areas, refrigeration and storage areas.
• Responsible to adhere to all proper trash procedures.
• Work with Chef to plan and implement menu development. Produce current and creative dishes that are relevant with hotel concepts.
• Responsible to prep and produce food for the cafeteria as assigned by management.
• Must retain and maintain complete knowledge of all food and beverage menu items.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of local and international market trends in order to create food products that are relevant, thereby maximizing sales opportunities.
• Control requisitioning of food quantities by forecasting volume to achieve maximum profitability by avoiding over/under production.
• Responsible to ensure that the correct standards are being maintained. Responsible for ensuring a high food quality and presentation.
• Ensure positive guest service and respond to complaints, taking all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Contribute to the kitchen sanitation operation and timing of service out of the kitchen and into all food service areas. Ensures prompt delivery and quality control from point of departure to arrival.
• Responsible to maintain all equipment to a high standard. Report any equipment issues to the Chef for maintenance.
• Responsible to maintain all furniture, fixtures and equipment to a high standard. Minimize breakage by demonstrating care when handling hotel assets and equipment.
• Executes all necessary instructions on BEOs/REOs for events and inspects all food stations prior to event start. Handles all special requests and pop ups as needed.
• Responsible to attend daily stand up meeting to gather relevant information prior to service.
• Assist in developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish set goals.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among associates. Treats co‑workers fairly and equitably.
• Maintain a professional, neat and organized appearance according to Omni Fort Lauderdale standards.
• Respond swiftly and effectively in any emergency or safety situations. Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury or accident.
• Conduct/attend all required department trainings and meetings.
• Perform any other duties required by leadership.

• Candidate must have hands‑on food and beverage knowledge and a comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business.
• A minimum of relevant cooking experience in a large convention hotel is strongly…