Lead Line Cook: Path to Sous Chef in a Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen

White Lodging; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms and dining

Growth opportunities

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook in Louisville, KY to advance toward Sous Chef in training. You will direct daily BOH operations in a fast-paced hotel kitchen and mentor junior staff to maintain high culinary standards.

The ideal candidate has high-volume, fine-dining grill experience and leadership ability. Culinary training is preferred but not required, and the role offers growth within a premier hospitality company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a line cook or lead cook in high-volume kitchens.
• Experience sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, garde manger, and breakfast cookery.
• Premium grill execution in a fast-paced, elevated culinary environment.
• Experience mentoring kitchen staff and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training — stepping into full kitchen management responsibilities and overseeing all BOH operations in the Sous Chef's absence.
• Mentor and collaborate with Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, culinary apprentices, and stewards while managing daily food preparation and production in the food outlet.
• Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards to meet financial targets.
• Check ingredient freshness; enforce all recipe standards and portion-use records across the team.
• Monitor guest feedback scores and proactively influence food quality and service consistency.
• Foster a culture of cooperation, respect, and professional kitchen standards among all coworkers.

Skills

Line cook leadership

Sautéing

Grill experience

Mentoring staff

Culinary training optional

Fast-paced kitchen

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook in Louisville, KY to advance toward Sous Chef in training. You will direct daily BOH operations in a fast-paced hotel kitchen and mentor junior staff to maintain high culinary standards.

The ideal candidate has high-volume, fine-dining grill experience and leadership ability. Culinary training is preferred but not required, and the role offers growth within a premier hospitality company.