Lead Line Cook & Mentor — Growth Path

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition reimb

Discounts on hotel rooms & travel

Growth opportunities across properties

EAP

Insurance: medical/dental/vision from

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen across premium hotel properties in Austin. You’ll mentor junior cooks, ensure food quality, and uphold safety standards while contributing to a dynamic culinary team.

The role offers flexible scheduling, app-based shift swapping, growth across multiple properties, benefits from day one, and opportunities for leadership development along with employee discounts on dining and travel.

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.

Responsibilities

• Mentor entry-level cooks and culinary apprentices; oversee daily prep and production
• Execute 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

Hands-on kitchen experience

Sautéing & broiling

Frying & roasting

Butchery & garde manger

Ability to work fast pace

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship (preferred)

Job description

White Lodging is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen across premium hotel properties in Austin. You’ll mentor junior cooks, ensure food quality, and uphold safety standards while contributing to a dynamic culinary team.

The role offers flexible scheduling, app-based shift swapping, growth across multiple properties, benefits from day one, and opportunities for leadership development along with employee discounts on dining and travel.