- Location
- 9641 Sunset Blvd (View map)Beverly Hills 90210USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $33.11/hour
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Industry
- Luxury Hospitality & Experiential Travel
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
The Beverly Hills Hotel, a Dorchester Collection property, is hiring a Cook 2 for its Lobby Café and Hotel Bar as part of a major expansion of its dining venues. The role covers food preparation and cooking, kitchen sanitation, storage, plating, service coordination and guest dietary requests, with a stated rate of $33.11 per hour; the position is permanent and full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, washing and peeling fresh produce, and storing ingredients.
- Prepare and cook food; set up, clean and break down the workstation.
- Wash and disinfect kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives and equipment.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
- Communicate daily with the Cook 1, Cook 1 Supervisor and Sous Chef about hotel status, special-attention arrivals and guests with dietary or allergy restrictions, kitchen status, equipment repairs, cleanliness and special projects.
- Coordinate with stewards to maintain the highest possible sanitation standards.
- Hand over a fully washed and sanitized kitchen to the next shift.
- Apply working knowledge of stewarding processes and equipment.
- Monitor portion sizes to ensure consistency.
- Help maintain logs and checklists for state and internal audits.
- Assist with protein and plate counts for service.
- Assist the engineering team with the preventive maintenance log in the Chef’s office.
- Inspect walk-in storage areas to ensure proper storage and rotation.
- Plate dishes expertly using the proper service ware.
- Keep storerooms in excellent condition and maintain or delegate maintenance as needed.
- Suggest food offerings and ideas to accommodate guest dietary or allergy requests, enhance guest experiences and drive revenue.
- Report hotel imperfections and work with colleagues across departments to correct them, maintaining alignment with the wider hotel team.
Qualifications
- Commitment to the hotel’s vision, values and culture.
- Bring a distinctive personality and passion to the role and team.
- Talent and commitment to service excellence and creativity.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-service ethic.
- Comfortably communicate in English.
Skills
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Beverly Hills, California, USA, with easy access to Los Angeles.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 33.11 per hour.
Benefits
Complimentary annual stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection hotels, subject to availability and seniority terms; 50% off bars and restaurants at Dorchester Collection hotels; development opportunities and training; social events; complimentary meals on duty; access to a retailer discount platform; medical, dental and vision benefits; competitive retirement scheme.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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