Lead Line Cook & Mentor - Fast-Paced Kitchen Leader

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting Day 1

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

White Lodging, a hospitality company operating premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities, is hiring an experienced line cook who will lead in a fast-paced kitchen and mentor the next generation of culinary talent.

Enjoy growth across multiple hotel properties in your market and a clear career path, with emphasis on teamwork, food quality, and cost control. The role offers benefits and competitive pay in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial kitchen operations.
• Proficiency in multiple cooking methods.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand and work at a fast pace.

Responsibilities

• Mentor entry-level cooks and oversee daily prep and production.
• Execute back-of-house (BOH) operations following F&B procedures, health codes, and federal guidelines.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation at all times.
• Help maintain food cost and labor cost targets.
• Check ingredient freshness; uphold recipe standards and portion-use records.
• Positively influence guest feedback through consistent food quality.
• Foster a respectful, cooperative team culture.

Skills

Sautéing

Food preparation

Kitchen equipment handling

Mentoring

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

White Lodging, a hospitality company operating premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities, is hiring an experienced line cook who will lead in a fast-paced kitchen and mentor the next generation of culinary talent.

Enjoy growth across multiple hotel properties in your market and a clear career path, with emphasis on teamwork, food quality, and cost control. The role offers benefits and competitive pay in a dynamic environment.