Banquet Cook Jobs in Texas
Banquet Cook jobs in Texas are consistently active, with strong demand from the hospitality and events industry in a state that hosts some of the country's busiest convention centers, luxury hotel chains, and private event venues. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like Marriott, Hilton, and Aramark operate large-scale banquet operations at every level from prep cook through senior banquet cook. The most in-demand specialties are high-volume plated service, buffet production, and catering execution for corporate and social events. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star is more than just the official hotel of the Dallas Cowboys, it’s the social hub for great food, fun and nightlife. This 16-story hotel features 300 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites and a range of meeting spaces to accommodate any sized gathering. From grand and junior ballrooms to intimate spaces and an elevated pool deck, Omni Frisco Hotel’s 24,000 square feet of meeting space provide endless opportunities for events.
This multi-use campus in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, the city of Frisco and Frisco Independent School District features restaurants, retail space, entertainment venues and more. Omni Frisco Hotel is connected to The Ford Center, a 12,000-seat, domed, multi-purpose event center. The entire campus is anchored by the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, which houses office space and the practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Located 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas and 25 minutes from both DFW International and Love Field Airport, the Omni Frisco Hotel features a bevy of amenities including Neighborhood Services, a restaurant featuring honest food and drink in the American tradition. Discover our luxury boutique, Charlotte Jones Collection featuring local designers, a chic coffee and wine bar in the lobby and an elevated pool bar and grill, The Edge, overlooking the 91-acre entertainment district dubbed The Star.
The upscale Omni Frisco Hotel embodies true Texas charm and sophistication. Staying true to Omni’s local color, this luxury hotel captures the energy and future of this vibrant North Texas city.
POSITION
Banquet Cook 2 PM
DEPARTMENT
Culinary
PURPOSE: To provide technical and administrative assistance to the Executive Sous Chef and ensures effective operation of the kitchen and food production outlets.
REPORTS TO: Banquet chef/Supervisor/Lead cook, Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Support Lead cook and banquet supervisor
- Help to train station attendant
- Help to make sure of product availability for all outlets items
- Directs proper sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
- Keep kitchen clean and organize every day by any business
- Ensure staff follows Ecosure rules and procedures
- Ensures that all kitchen equipment is in good working order
- Help to direct or report proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness)
- Be on hands on control over daily food production
- Monitors safety in the kitchen
- Ensure food quality and consistency
- Knows hotel and kitchen expectations and ensures that staff understands them and that they execute said expectations within the proper guidelines
- Help to checks and controls prep and inventory lists for kitchen staff
- Help to check quality and consistency
HOTEL SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
- Cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives
- Oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Interior of hotel, in restaurant and kitchen areas, with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures
- Exposure to Food and Beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to food items and beverages
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
INTRODUCTION
The Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star is more than just the official hotel of the Dallas Cowboys, it’s the social hub for great food, fun and nightlife. This 16-story hotel features 300 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites and a range of meeting spaces to accommodate any sized gathering. From grand and junior ballrooms to intimate spaces and an elevated pool deck, Omni Frisco Hotel’s 24,000 square feet of meeting space provide endless opportunities for events.
This multi-use campus in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, the city of Frisco and Frisco Independent School District features restaurants, retail space, entertainment venues and more. Omni Frisco Hotel is connected to The Ford Center, a 12,000-seat, domed, multi-purpose event center. The entire campus is anchored by the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, which houses office space and the practice facility for the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
Located 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas and 25 minutes from both DFW International and Love Field Airport, the Omni Frisco Hotel features a bevy of amenities including Neighborhood Services, a restaurant featuring honest food and drink in the American tradition. Discover our luxury boutique, Charlotte Jones Collection featuring local designers, a chic coffee and wine bar in the lobby and an elevated pool bar and grill, The Edge, overlooking the 91-acre entertainment district dubbed The Star.
The upscale Omni Frisco Hotel embodies true Texas charm and sophistication. Staying true to Omni’s local color, this luxury hotel captures the energy and future of this vibrant North Texas city.
POSITION
Banquet Cook 2 PM
DEPARTMENT
Culinary
PURPOSE: To provide technical and administrative assistance to the Executive Sous Chef and ensures effective operation of the kitchen and food production outlets.
REPORTS TO: Banquet chef/Supervisor/Lead cook, Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Support Lead cook and banquet supervisor
- Help to train station attendant
- Help to make sure of product availability for all outlets items
- Directs proper sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
- Keep kitchen clean and organize every day by any business
- Ensure staff follows Ecosure rules and procedures
- Ensures that all kitchen equipment is in good working order
- Help to direct or report proper maintenance of all walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness)
- Be on hands on control over daily food production
- Monitors safety in the kitchen
- Ensure food quality and consistency
- Knows hotel and kitchen expectations and ensures that staff understands them and that they execute said expectations within the proper guidelines
- Help to checks and controls prep and inventory lists for kitchen staff
- Help to check quality and consistency
HOTEL SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
- Cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives
- Oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Interior of hotel, in restaurant and kitchen areas, with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures
- Exposure to Food and Beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals
- Exposure to food items and beverages
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
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Banquet Cook Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Omni Hotels4
- Hyatt1
- Kc Hotel Property Owner1
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism3
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in banquet cook jobs across Texas.
- Minimum two years of high-volume or banquet kitchen experience in a professional setting
- Demonstrated ability to execute standardized banquet menus for large guest counts
- Food Handler Certification issued or recognized by the Texas Department of State Health Services
- Proficiency in mise en place, batch cooking, and banquet timing coordination
- Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday event schedules
- Ability to work effectively within a brigade kitchen structure under executive chef direction
Banquet Cook Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a banquet cook in Texas?
Most banquet cook positions in Texas require a valid Food Handler Certificate issued through a program accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services, which involves a short food safety course and exam. Beyond that credential, employers look for candidates who have completed a culinary arts program at a Texas community college or vocational school, or who have built hands-on experience through hotel, catering, or restaurant kitchen work. No state license is required beyond the food handler certificate.
How much do banquet cooks make in Texas?
Banquet cooks in Texas earn a median of about $34,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $23,330 for the lowest 10% to over $42,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire banquet cooks in Texas?
Employers hiring banquet cooks in Texas right now include Omni Hotels, Hyatt, and Kc Hotel Property Owner, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of full-service hotels, convention facilities, and large catering operations means demand for banquet cooks is spread across both major hospitality brands and regional event venue operators.
Which Texas cities have the most banquet cook jobs?
Frisco, Arlington, and Austin have the most banquet cook openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas lead because of their dense concentrations of convention centers, full-service hotels, and corporate headquarters that host frequent large-scale events, while San Antonio's strong tourism economy and convention business supports steady demand across its resort and hotel corridor.
Are there remote banquet cook jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Banquet cook work is inherently hands-on and kitchen-based, so nearly all roles require on-site presence. About 0% of banquet cook openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions typically involve recipe development, menu consulting, or culinary training coordination rather than live event production.
How can I get hired as a banquet cook in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to prep cook or banquet utility positions at large Texas hotel chains and convention center operators, where structured kitchen teams regularly bring in candidates without prior banquet experience. Major hospitality employers in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio often hire entry-level kitchen staff and train them through in-house programs. Earning a food handler certificate through a Texas Department of State Health Services-accredited course before applying gives candidates a clear edge and meets a basic requirement most Texas employers list.
Where can I find and apply to banquet cook jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to banquet cook jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and other markets. Find roles that fit your experience and schedule and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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