Recess is where the everyday takes a break.

Opening in Fall 2026, Recess Hotel & Club is bringing a new kind of hospitality to the heart of Savannah. Housed within the historic Manger Building, Recess blends a 221-room lifestyle hotel with a members club, rooftop pool, French brasserie, wellness club, coworking spaces, and lively social venues—all designed around one simple idea: life is better when there's room to play.

Recess is the newest project from Left Lane, the team behind Hotel Bardo Savannah. In just one year, Bardo has earned Condé Nast Traveler's inaugural Triple Crown distinction—recognizing hotels that have achieved the publication's Hot List, Gold List, and Readers' Choice Awards—along with the inaugural Michelin Key designation and recognition from Travel + Leisure as one of the Best New Hotels of the Year. It's this same commitment to thoughtful hospitality and unforgettable experiences that we're bringing to Recess.

We're building more than a hotel. We're building a team of people who believe great hospitality is thoughtful, personal, and a little unexpected. Whether you're welcoming guests, creating memorable meals, keeping the operation running seamlessly, or leading a team, every role helps shape the Recess experience from day one.

If you're curious, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.

Find and seek. Stay here, play here. Welcome to Recess.

About the role

We seek the “best of the best” restaurant professionals passionate about food, elevated service, and beverage experiences.  Our Culinary team at Recess Hotel & Club is currently looking for a motivated and attentive Cooks. In this role, you will work with a team of hospitality partners who are dedicated to delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

What you'll do

• Support the Chef and Sous Chef team in ensuring proper line setup prior to service
• Provide support and prep in all areas of food production and storage in accordance with standards
• Assist in ensuring food is prepped, produced, and plated to quality and timeliness standards
• Communicate needed prep or 86’d items to the Chef after service
• Ensure compliance with cleanliness and sanitation and maintain an organized work environment

Qualifications

• Hard-working team player with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail and a passion for hospitality
• Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Effective Communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to endure abundant physical movement in various work area

Why Recess?

Build something from the beginning.

• Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience the brand.

• Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana 
• Complimentary fitness classes

Travel farther.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands