Lead Line Cook - Dean's Steakhouse

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (at

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay option

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with roll

Job summary

Dean's Steakhouse, part of White Lodging, is seeking a Pastry Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team in Austin. This leadership role guides daily back-of-house operations, mentors junior staff, and maintains production in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

The successful candidate will step into a Sous Chef-in-training capacity, with a clear path toward culinary management within a premier hospitality company. This role offers growth, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence menu

Qualifications

• Senior line cook aiming for culinary management.
• Experience leading kitchen staff preferred.
• Ability to stand and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Culinary education preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training and oversee BOH operations in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Mentor and collaborate with Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards during daily prep and production.
• Follow 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 recipe standards and portion control across the team.
• Monitor guest feedback to influence food quality and service consistency.
• Foster cooperation, respect, and professional kitchen standards among all coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sautéing

Cooking techniques

Team leadership

Food preparation

Mentoring staff

Education

Culinary degree / training preferred

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Pastry Lead Line Cook - Dean's Steakhouse

White Lodging is hiring a Pastry 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

• 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.