Lead Line Cook - Banquets

White Lodging; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

EAP

Discounts on hotel dining

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join its culinary team. This kitchen leadership role is designed for an experienced line cook ready to advance toward a Sous Chef position, leading daily BOH operations and mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

You'll step into a Sous Chef in training capacity and gain hands-on leadership experience across multiple hotel properties within the White Lodging portfolio, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Senior line cook or lead cook seeking path to culinary management.
• Experience leading kitchen staff is preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand for long periods in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen ops

Culinary techniques

Mentoring

Education

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.