Lead Line Cook

White Lodging; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with match

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel room and travel discounts

Career growth opportunities

EAP

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to drive kitchen outcomes and accelerate toward a Sous Chef role. You will lead frontline cooking across multiple outlets in a fast-paced hotel environment.

You will coach teams, uphold standards, and contribute to production goals while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency across the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen staff with measurable impact.
• Proven ability to operate all commercial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to sustain high output in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH in Sous Chef's absence and meet production goals.
• Coach Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards to meet daily output and timing.
• Uphold health department regulations and food safety standards.
• Support costs targets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Ensure ingredient freshness and recipe accuracy across stations.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and drive food quality improvements.
• Model professionalism, accountability, and collaboration in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Culinary techniques

Staff mentoring

High-volume cooking

Quality control

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

Who We Are

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook who delivers results and is ready to accelerate into a Sous Chef role. This position is designed for high-performing culinary professionals who want to drive kitchen outcomes, elevate team performance, and contribute directly to the success metrics of a fast-paced hotel operation.

Description

Who We Are

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook who delivers results and is ready to accelerate into a Sous Chef role. This position is designed for high-performing culinary professionals who want to drive kitchen outcomes, elevate team performance, and contribute directly to the success metrics of a fast-paced hotel operation.

As a Sous Chef-in-training, you'll contribute to daily production goals and support the team in delivering consistent, high-quality dishes. You'll play a central role in achieving our culinary goals across multiple outlets within one of the country's leading hospitality companies.

What You’ll Achieve

• Assume operational leadership by executing full BOH management responsibilities in the Sous Chef's absence and ensuring all production goals are met
• Elevate team performance by coaching Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards to meet daily output, quality, and timing expectations
• Ensure compliance outcomes by upholding company F&B standards, health department regulations, and federal food safety requirements
• Support financial performance by helping maintain food and labor cost targets and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
• Guarantee product excellence by verifying ingredient freshness, enforcing recipe accuracy, and maintaining consistent portioning across all stations
• Strengthen guest satisfaction metrics by monitoring feedback trends and implementing actions that improve food quality and service consistency
• Advance a high-performance culture by modeling professionalism, accountability, and collaboration across the kitchen team
• Execute additional responsibilities that contribute to kitchen productivity and operational success

What You Bring

• Proven ability to operate all commercial kitchen equipment and execute a wide range of culinary techniques at a high standard
• Demonstrated success in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast production
• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff with measurable impact on team performance; prior lead or senior cook experience strongly preferred
• Culinary degree, formal training, or apprenticeship preferred but not required
• Ability to sustain high output and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

What You Can Look Forward To

• DailyPay — access earnings when you need them
• Advanced scheduling with flexible shift swapping
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
• Career growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full-time associates also receive:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.