Lead Line Cook - Edge Rooftop + Bar

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

Referral bonuses

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness tools

Leadership development

Tuition reimbursement

Room discounts

Travel discounts

Growth opportunities

EAP

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team. This kitchen leadership role trains toward Sous Chef, overseeing daily BOH operations in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure recipe standards, and uphold health and safety guidelines while maintaining food and labor costs. A culinary background and leadership experience are preferred, with growth opportunities across our portfolio.

Qualifications

• Senior line cook or lead cook with leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Ability to stand and work at a fast pace in a high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training and oversee 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.
• 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 recipe standards and portion-control records.
• Monitor guest feedback scores and 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

Culinary knowledge

Food preparation

Kitchen equipment

Mentoring staff

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

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.

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