Cook III

About the role

Hotel Bardo Savannah is seeking an experienced, skilled, and versatile Cook III to support culinary operations across our restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and other hotel outlets. This is an advanced, hands-on culinary position for someone who takes pride in their craft, works confidently across multiple stations, and consistently delivers high-quality food in both à la carte and high-volume service environments.

Our ideal candidate brings strong foundational cooking techniques, attention to detail, and the ability to execute established recipes with precision and consistency. Working closely with our culinary leadership team, the Cook III plays an important role in maintaining the quality, efficiency, and execution of our culinary offerings, including Saint Bibiana, banquets, in-room dining, and other hotel dining experiences.

This is a full-time, on-site position located at Hotel Bardo Savannah.

What you'll do

• Independently manage assigned kitchen stations, including preparation, organization, execution, and breakdown
• Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, specifications, presentation standards, and portion controls
• Support both à la carte restaurant service and banquet production, adapting to different menus, service styles, and volume requirements
• Demonstrate proficiency across multiple stations and cooking techniques, including sauté, grill, roasting, and other hot and cold preparations
• Maintain speed, accuracy, consistency, and quality during high-volume service without compromising culinary standards
• Execute mise en place, batch preparation, and production requirements to ensure readiness for daily service and special events
• Monitor food quality, freshness, temperatures, and presentation throughout preparation and service
• Communicate effectively with chefs, expeditors, and fellow cooks to maintain proper timing and coordinated service
• Assist with receiving, proper storage, inventory rotation, and minimizing food waste
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation in accordance with food safety and kitchen standards
• Share technical knowledge and support less-experienced cooks while contributing to a collaborative kitchen environment

Qualifications

• Previous professional cooking experience in a full-service restaurant, hotel, resort, banquet kitchen, or comparable culinary environment
• Strong working knowledge of professional cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food preparation methods
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a station during busy service periods
• Experience preparing food for both à la carte service and high-volume production preferred
• Ability to accurately follow recipes, execute consistent plating, and maintain portion and quality standards
• Versatility across multiple kitchen stations and willingness to support different culinary outlets as needed
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining professionalism and teamwork
• Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices
• Culinary education or food safety certification preferred, but not required

Why Bardo?

Be part of something rare.

• Join the team behind Travel + Leisure’s #1 Hotel in Savannah.
• Work alongside curious, creative and passionate people who care deeply about their craft.
• Be empowered to create thoughtful, memorable moments for guests and for one another.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience Bardo.

• Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Bardo Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes
• Opportunities to experience the hotel as our guests do

Travel well.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• Opportunities to learn, lead and build a career alongside an ambitious hospitality team

We believe remarkable hospitality begins with remarkable people. People who notice the details. Who take pride in making someone’s day. Who bring warmth, curiosity and character to what they do.

If that sounds like you, there may be a place for you at Bardo.

Come as you are. Create something rare.