Lead Line Cook - Acre 41

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

401(k) with match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel dining discounts

Growth opportunities

EAP

Health insurance starting day 1

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team. This leadership role is a path toward Sous Chef, guiding daily back-of-house operations and mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

We value senior line cooks ready to advance, offering hands-on leadership experience and growth within one of the country’s top hospitality brands across premium hotels and dining venues.

Qualifications

• Experience as lead or senior cook in a kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and run shifts.
• Proven track record in fast-paced hotel kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training, leading BOH on a daily basis.
• Mentor Line Cooks and apprentices while managing food prep.
• Enforce health regulations and recipe standards.
• Help maintain food and labor cost targets.
• Ensure ingredient freshness and proper portion control.
• Monitor guest feedback and uphold service quality.
• Foster teamwork and professional kitchen standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Line Cooking

Food Safety

Mentoring

Stamina

Education

Culinary Degree

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:

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.

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

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.