Lead Line Cook & Culinary Mentor

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay option

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Discounts on hotel rooms and dining

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Sous Chef-in-training at JW Marriott Austin to learn and perform all duties in the absence of the Sous Chef. You will mentor entry and senior cooks, manage daily prep in the outlet, and ensure adherence to F&B procedures and health regulations.

The role emphasizes cost control, consistency, and hospitality excellence, with opportunities to grow within a premium hotel portfolio. You will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment supporting guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all cooking and preparation equipment.
• Basic cooking skills including sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training, learning and practicing full job duties in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Mentor and collaborate with Entry and Senior Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards while managing daily preparation and production in the food outlet.
• Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards.
• Check freshness of foods and ingredients; ensure all recipes and portion-use records are followed.
• Be aware of guest feedback scores and work to positively influence rankings.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect among coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking equipment knowledge

Basic cooking skills

Ability to stand and move fast

Education

Culinary education or apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging is seeking a Sous Chef-in-training at JW Marriott Austin to learn and perform all duties in the absence of the Sous Chef. You will mentor entry and senior cooks, manage daily prep in the outlet, and ensure adherence to F&B procedures and health regulations.

The role emphasizes cost control, consistency, and hospitality excellence, with opportunities to grow within a premium hotel portfolio. You will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment supporting guest satisfaction.