Lead Line Cook - Acre 41

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off with rollover

Wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition reimb

Discounts on hotel stays, dining, and

Growth opportunities across hotel a

EAP

Medical, dental and vision insurance —

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. This leadership role guides daily BOH operations, mentors junior staff, and steps into a Sous Chef in training capacity, ensuring smooth production and high standards.

Ideal candidates are senior line cooks with strong culinary skills, experience leading teams, and a drive to advance to culinary management within a top hospitality company across multiple properties.

Qualifications

• Solid kitchen leadership capabilities
• Experience mentoring kitchen staff
• Understands health and safety standards
• Proficient in standard cooking techniques

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH operations in absence of Sous Chef
• Mentor line cooks, apprentices, and stewards
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and recipe standards
• Monitor food and labor cost targets
• Maintain ingredient freshness and portion control
• Support guest feedback initiatives and food quality

Education

Culinary degree / culinary school training / apprenticeship

Job description

Who We Are

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team! This is a kitchen leadership role designed for an experienced line cook who is ready to take the next step toward becoming a Sous Chef. You'll step into a Sous Chef in training capacity, leading daily back-of-house (BOH) operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, and keeping production running smoothly across a fast‑paced hotel kitchen environment.

Description

Summary:

Who We Are

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team! This is a kitchen leadership role designed for an experienced line cook who is ready to take the next step toward becoming a Sous Chef. You'll step into a Sous Chef in training capacity, leading daily back-of-house (BOH) operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, and keeping production running smoothly across a fast‑paced hotel kitchen environment.

If you're a senior line cook or lead cook looking for a clear path to culinary management, this role offers the hands‑on leadership experience you need - backed by one of the country's top hospitality companies operating premium hotels, restaurants, and rooftop bars across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training — stepping into full kitchen management responsibilities and overseeing all BOH operations in the Sous Chef's absence
• Mentor and collaborate with Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, culinary apprentices, and stewards while managing daily food preparation and production in the food outlet
• Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards to meet financial targets
• Check ingredient freshness; enforce all recipe standards and portion-use records across the team
• Monitor guest feedback scores and proactively influence food quality and service consistency
• Foster a culture of cooperation, respect, and professional kitchen standards among all coworkers
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Solid working knowledge of all commercial kitchen equipment and culinary preparation techniques
• Demonstrated proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery
• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff — prior lead cook or senior cook experience strongly preferred
• Culinary degree, culinary school training, or apprenticeship preferred — not required
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high-volume kitchen

Other information:

What You Can Look Forward To

• DailyPay — get paid when you need it
• Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
• 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
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full-time associates also receive:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
• 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.