Lead Cook

The beautiful Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort and Spa is looking for a Lead Cook to join their culinary team at Primero Cantina!

Set in the heart of San Antonio’s Hill Country, Signia by Hilton La Cantera is a modern luxury resort known for elevated hospitality, high‑volume culinary operations, and a strong commitment to chef‑driven food. It’s a fast‑paced, professional kitchen environment with room to learn, grow, and shine. Tucked within the resort lies Primero Cantina, a modern Mexican restaurant celebrating bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and elevated coastal-inspired cuisine where guests can enjoy the views of the Texas Hill Country.

Primero Cantina motivates cooks the chance play a key role in executing scratch-made dishes while upholding high culinary and hospitality standards in a fast-paced, guest-focused setting!

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The ideal Lead Cook candidate is a skilled, reliable culinary professional who thrives in a fast‑paced kitchen and leads by example. Candidates must have at least 2 years of restaurant line cook experience and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Flexible availability is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Prior experience in an entry‑level leadership role is preferred but not required. This role is ideal for a motivated cook ready to support kitchen operations, guide team members, and uphold high standards of quality, consistency, and teamwork.

What will I be doing?

As a Lead Cook, you would be responsible for preparing, producing and working the line for Primero Cantina in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Prepare food items according to designated recipes and quality standards
• Create daily and weekly prep lists to support service needs
• Delegate prep items and tasks to cooks and kitchen teams efficiently
• Train and onboard new staff and cooks on kitchen operations, procedures, and SOPs
• Perform line checks and ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation standards at all times
• Maintain accurate daily prep logs and proper labeling for walk‑in coolers and storage areas
• Manage guest orders in a friendly, timely and efficient mannerhttps://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0CIAS/Lead-Cook-Primero-Cantina-Signia-by-Hilton-at-La-Cantera-Resort-and-Spa