Lead Line Cook & Mentor — Flexible Scheduling

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and‑

Growth opportunities across properties

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen and mentor junior staff. You will oversee daily prep, ensure quality, and maintain safety standards while driving cost controls and a positive team culture.

The role offers career growth across multiple hotel properties in your market, with flexible scheduling and app-based shift swapping. Culinary degree or apprenticeship is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred — not required.
• Ability to stand and work at a fast pace for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Mentor entry-level cooks and culinary apprentices; 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

Kitchen equipment

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry prep

Breakfast cookery

Stand long hours

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

White Lodging Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen and mentor junior staff. You will oversee daily prep, ensure quality, and maintain safety standards while driving cost controls and a positive team culture.

The role offers career growth across multiple hotel properties in your market, with flexible scheduling and app-based shift swapping. Culinary degree or apprenticeship is preferred but not required.