Breakfast Grill Cook - Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham

Why Join Us:

At Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham, breakfast is a signature part of the guest experience. Our Breakfast Culinary team plays a key role in delivering fresh, high-quality food in a welcoming and engaging environment. As a Breakfast Grill Cook, you will help prepare and present breakfast items while interacting with guests and supporting smooth, efficient breakfast operations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys early mornings, takes pride in food quality and presentation, and values teamwork in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Role Summary:

The Breakfast Grill Cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, and replenishing breakfast food items in accordance with established recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines. This role supports both back-of-house and front-of-house breakfast operations, ensuring guests receive fresh, well-presented food and friendly service throughout breakfast service.

The Breakfast Grill Cook works closely with the Complimentary Breakfast team to maintain food quality, station organization, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Cooking
• Prepare breakfast food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Prepare foods such as cut fruit, coffee, juices, cereals, breads, and hot breakfast items
• Replenish food on cold lines, hot lines, and buffet stations as needed
• Visually inspect all food before service to ensure proper quality, temperature, and presentation
• Ensure thorough knowledge of menu items, daily specials, and food products

Guest Interaction & Service

• Prepare and manage guest orders in a friendly, timely, and efficient manner
• Engage with guests at the breakfast station to assess satisfaction and respond to questions
• Describe menu items, buffet offerings, and daily specials as needed
• Create a welcoming, interactive breakfast experience while maintaining service flow

Station Setup & Maintenance

• Stock and maintain designated food stations, including coffee, juice, milk machines, and dry goods
• Set up and maintain chafing dishes, steam tables, heat lamps, signage, and self-serve utensils
• Ensure china, glassware, silverware, and service supplies are stocked and organized

Cleanliness, Safety & Sanitation

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, equipment, and floors throughout service
• Follow all food handling, storage, and sanitation standards in accordance with federal, state, local, and company regulations
• Clean and drain machines and equipment at the end of service
• Remove trash, clean spills promptly, and maintain a safe work environment
• Follow all hotel safety and security standards

Operational Support & Inventory

• Bus, clear, and clean tables as needed during breakfast service
• Wash utensils, china, and equipment as assigned
• Return reusable food items to proper storage following service
• Assist Complimentary Breakfast Cooks as needed
• Prepare supply lists for the next day and complete inventory reports
• Prepare requisitions for food and supplies as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and food safety practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, bend, and reach as required
• Flexible availability with early morning shifts, including weekends and holidays

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a hotel, breakfast, or buffet-style food service environment
• Experience working grill or action stations
• Familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and inventory practices

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!