How to hire a bed and breakfast cook

How to hire a bed and breakfast cook, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bed and breakfast cook hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bed and breakfast cook job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bed and breakfast cook
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a bed and breakfast cook, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A bed and breakfast cook's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bed and breakfast cooks from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of bed and breakfast cooks and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Bed And Breakfast Cook	Description	Hourly rate
   Bed And Breakfast Cook	Cooks prepare, season, and cook a wide range of foods, which may include soups, salads, entrees, and desserts.	$11-28
   Cook	Cooks are responsible for preparing meals for guests or employers. They must be knowledgeable about the different recipes and ingredients needed... Show more	$12-19
   Prep Cook	Prep cooks are responsible for preparing ingredients. They are usually part of an assembly line-like structure in the kitchen... Show more	$12-19

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Reservations
   • Guest Rooms
   • Customer Service
   • Food Preparation

   Responsibilities:

   • Create the first resort brand concept and initiate ADR and RevPAR programs.
   • Organize reservations and assist in serving breakfast on weekends
   • Handle reservations, cancellations, administrative and financial responsibilities.
   • Monitor sanitation procedures and kitchen cleanliness to ensure standards and legal regulations are met.
   • Maintain and follow proper hygiene and sanitation standards.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bed and breakfast cook job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A bed and breakfast cook salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, bed and breakfast cooks' average salary in georgia is 34% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bed and breakfast cooks earn 62% less than senior-level bed and breakfast cooks.
   • Certifications. A bed and breakfast cook with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a bed and breakfast cook's salary.

   Average bed and breakfast cook salary

   $37,939yearly

   $18.24 hourly rate

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   Entry-level bed and breakfast cook salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 17, 2026

4. Writing a bed and breakfast cook job description

   A job description for a bed and breakfast cook role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a bed and breakfast cook job description:

   Bed and breakfast cook job description example

   Job DescriptionMEADOWBROOK BRANDS RESTAURANTSYou have a seat at our table.
   
   Meadowbrook has been an established company since 1932, when then founder Fred Weir Sr. opened his restaurant to provide all the missing elements in our world today. He desired to provide a place where people and families could go to get away from the troubles that this world may bring and to design a place that gave every person who walked through the doors a since of belonging and hope that they matter.
   We strive to create positive memories for all our fans so we are looking for positive, energetic employees who are passionate about the Dairy Queen® brand and delivering exceptional customer (fan) service. Management roles at Dairy Queen are responsible for managing dining room and kitchen functions while motivating the team to deliver an excellent fan experience.
   Grill/Chill Service Employee: (*Must be 16 to apply for this position)
   
   You are applying for a job with a franchisee of the Dairy Queen® system and not American Dairy Queen Corporation or International Dairy Queen, Inc. Franchisees are independent business owners. The franchisee of this restaurant will be your employer if you are hired and will make all hiring, wage, hour, and other employment-related decisions.
   
   Job Functions:

   • Be an ambassador of the Dairy Queen brand and be professional in every aspect of performance
   • Enthusiastically greet and welcome fans to the Dairy Queen brand
   • Strive to exceed fan expectations and deliver fan first service through timely and quality service
   • Quickly and accurately prepare food products following restaurant, health, and safety standards
   • Properly and safely operate and maintain restaurant equipment including grill, fryer, freezer, and other cooking equipment
   • Complete assigned preparation work for stocking and setting up grill area
   • Calmly solve fan concerns and embrace Dairy Queen’s service recovery standards
   • Be a willing team player and maintain a cooperative, harmonious working relationship with management and fellow team members
   • Create and maintain a positive, safe, clean, and inviting environment for fans and team members
   • At all times exhibit a genuine passion for excellence
   • Perform other duties as assigned by management

   Requirements:

   • Communicate positively with fans and co-workers constantly during shifts
   • Work well under pressure packed situations while maintaining a great attitude
   • Comfortable standing for entire shift and able to lift 50 pounds
   • Ability to handle raw, frozen, and cooked food products as well as products in and out of the temperature danger zone (41-140F)
   • Practice established food handling procedures and meet any local health regulations
   • Exhibit good manners, proper personal hygiene, and promptness
   • Have fun and maintain a positive attitude at all times!

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5. Post your job

   To find bed and breakfast cooks for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any bed and breakfast cooks they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level bed and breakfast cooks with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bed and breakfast cook job on Zippia to find and recruit bed and breakfast cook candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with bed and breakfast cook candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bed and breakfast cook

   Once you have selected a candidate for the bed and breakfast cook position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new bed and breakfast cook. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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