Lead Line Cook — Mentorship & Growth in Busy Kitchen

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and旅

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an experienced line cook in Austin to lead in a fast‑paced kitchen, mentor junior staff, and uphold high standards of food quality. The role offers growth across multiple hotel properties in the market and benefits designed to support a balanced career.

You will manage prep, ensure safety and sanitation, and participate in cost control while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This full‑time position emphasizes teamwork and leadership within a dynamic culinary team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.

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

Breakfast cookery

Stand for long

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging is seeking an experienced line cook in Austin to lead in a fast‑paced kitchen, mentor junior staff, and uphold high standards of food quality. The role offers growth across multiple hotel properties in the market and benefits designed to support a balanced career.

You will manage prep, ensure safety and sanitation, and participate in cost control while delivering exceptional guest experiences. This full‑time position emphasizes teamwork and leadership within a dynamic culinary team.