Lead Line Cook - Dean's Steakhouse

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts on hotel stays

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring a Broiler Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. This leadership role is designed for an experienced line cook ready to take the next step toward becoming a Sous Chef, stepping into a training capacity and leading daily back-of-house operations.

You will mentor junior kitchen staff, supervise production, and ensure recipes, portioning, and food safety standards are consistently met.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff, prior lead or senior cook preferred.
• Culinary degree, culinary school training, or apprenticeship preferred — not required.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training, overseeing BOH operations in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Mentor and collaborate with Entry Level Cooks and Line Cooks while managing daily food prep.
• Follow F&B procedures, health department regulations, and food safety guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards to meet targets.
• Check ingredient freshness and enforce portion-use records.
• Monitor guest feedback and influence food quality and service consistency.
• Foster a culture of cooperation and professional kitchen standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Food safety

High pace work

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Description

Broiler Lead Line Cook - Dean's Steakhouse

Summary:

White Lodging is hiring a Broiler 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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• DailyPay option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. #TX150