Cook III (Seasonal) - Hilton Motif Seattle

Hilton Motif Seattle is seeking a Cook III to join the team after the highly anticipated reopening of our signature restaurant, Frolik, and its wildly popular rooftop patio this summer season!

Come join the team at Hilton Motif located downtown near Pike Place Market, the Space Needle and Bainbridge Island Ferry!  Here you will find an award-winning culture that our Team Members love being a part of.  From a friendly workplace to competitive health benefits along with career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program and complimentary meal while on shift.  We know that you will love being a part of the Hilton Motif Seattle team!

With the reopening of Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails, the team is seeking a skilled Cook III who is able to deliver a world class experience and make the stay for our guests!  The newly renovated restaurant showcases a Pacific Northwest menu and refreshing craft cocktails. Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of a team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work!

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Two (2) years minimum line cook experience
• Knowledge and experience working on cold and hot stations
• Working knowledge of proper cooking temperatures of proteins
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hot line
• Previous hotel and fine dining experience preferred

Pay Rate: $27.50-$28 hourly and is based on appliable and specialized experience and location.

Schedule: Shifts typically start around 2:00pm, 3:00pm, or 4:00pm; must have open availability to pick up other shifts as business demands; seasonal position until approximately September 2026

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family (when you avg. 80+ hours a month)
• Vision, dental, life and disability insurance
• Mental Health Resources
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you will accrue up to 18 days/144 hours in your first year
• Supportive parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.  
• Our team members receive benefits up to Washington State’s maximum threshold per week. Hilton will then “top this up” to the weekly ABBR (Annual Benefit Base Rate).  
• Go Hilton travel discount program: 110 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
• Matching 401(k)
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
• Career growth and development  
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs  
• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount  
• Complimentary meals in the cafeteria while on shift
• Commuter Benefit - Unlimited public transportation for only $20/mo.
• Employee discounted onsite parking for only $50/mo.

What will I be doing? 
 

As a Cook III, you would be responsible for preparing, maintaining and monitoring quality control for hot food items in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare, maintain and monitor quality control for hot food items including, but not limited to, meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks and seasonings
• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Prepare guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient manner
• Prepare food items for the restaurant outlet, in-room dining, banquets, team member dining room, and other tasks as assigned
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
• Visually inspect all food sent from the kitchen and ensure plates are clean and appetizing
• Practice correct food handling and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations 
   

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!