Lead Line Cook - Edge Rooftop + Bar

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Scheduling app

Referral bonuses

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel discounts

Growth opportunities

EAP

Health benefits from day 1

Parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. This role leads daily BOH operations, mentors junior staff, and steps into a Sous Chef in training capacity to ensure smooth production and high standards.

Ideal candidates are senior line or lead cooks seeking a clear path to culinary management within a top hospitality company operating premium hotels across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Sous Chef in training - overseeing BOH operations in the Sous Chef's absence
• Mentor and collaborate with Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, and culinary apprentices during daily prep
• Follow company F&B procedures and federal food safety guidelines
• Assist in maintaining food and labor cost standards to meet targets
• Check ingredient freshness and enforce recipe standards and portion control
• 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 staff

Food safety knowledge

High-volume kitchen

Culinary prep

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred

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.

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

• 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