Lead Line Cook - Loaf + Vine

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and旅

Growth opportunities across multiple酒店

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team in Austin. This role leads daily back-of-house operations, mentoring junior cooks, and maintaining production in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Ideal candidates are senior line or lead cooks seeking a clear path toward culinary management, with hands-on leadership experience and a dedication to quality and safety. Join a renowned hospitality company with premium properties and dining outlets across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff; prior lead/senior cook preferred.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred but not required.
• Able to stand and work at a fast pace in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Line leadership

Mentoring

Kitchen safety

Education

Culinary degree

Culinary school training

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.

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