Lead Line Cook - Banquets

White Lodging; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling app

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and

Job summary

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

You will work hands-on, ensure recipe standards, control portions, and help meet food and labor targets while maintaining safety and quality. This role offers clear growth into culinary management with opportunities across our premium

Qualifications

• Senior line cook or lead cook seeking path to kitchen management.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff and coordinating daily prep.
• Culinary training or apprenticeship is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training and oversee BOH operations in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Mentor line cooks and apprentices; manage daily prep and production for the outlet.
• Follow F&B procedures, health regulations, and food safety guidelines.
• Help maintain food and labor cost standards to meet targets.
• Ensure recipe standards and portion control across the team.

Skills

Lead kitchen leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Sauté, broil, fry, roast

High-volume kitchen

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred

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

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.