Lead Line Cook

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Dining discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Line Cook who will accelerate into a Sous Chef role in a dynamic hotel kitchen. You will lead back-of-house operations, coach junior cooks, and ensure consistency across multiple outlets.

Ideal candidates bring experience in high-volume cooking, strong food-safety knowledge, and a readiness to advance through hands-on leadership development within a leading hospitality company.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen staff with measurable impact.
• Ability to maintain high output in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.
• Experience across multiple outlets is ideal.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred but not required.
• Solid knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations in absence of the Sous Chef.
• Coach Entry Level Cooks and Line Cooks to meet daily output and quality goals.
• Ensure recipe accuracy and consistent portioning across stations.
• Uphold F&B standards and health department requirements.
• Monitor inventory and labor costs to support financial targets.
• Collaborate with outlets to ensure guest satisfaction and quality.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume service

Sautéing & butchery

Food safety

Mentoring staff

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

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