Lead Line Cook & Mentor in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay option

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on hotel stays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

White Lodging in the United States is seeking an experienced line cook to lead a fast-paced kitchen and mentor junior culinarians across multiple hotel properties.

You will execute back-of-house operations, uphold recipe standards and sanitation, manage food and labor costs, and positively influence guest feedback through consistent, high-quality meals. The role offers growth across properties and comprehensive benefits.

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 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 equipment

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Breakfast cookery

Education

Culinary degree

Apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging in the United States is seeking an experienced line cook to lead a fast-paced kitchen and mentor junior culinarians across multiple hotel properties.

You will execute back-of-house operations, uphold recipe standards and sanitation, manage food and labor costs, and positively influence guest feedback through consistent, high-quality meals. The role offers growth across properties and comprehensive benefits.