Lead Line Cook: Path to Sous Chef in Dynamic Hotel Kitchen

White Lodging Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off with rollover

Wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and

Growth opportunities across multiple酒店

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team in Austin, TX. This kitchen leadership role steps into a Sous Chef-in-training capacity, guiding BOH operations, mentoring staff, and maintaining smooth production in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

We value senior line cooks ready to advance into culinary management. You’ll lead daily prep, ensure food safety, control costs, and uphold recipe standards while delivering quality guest experiences across our hotels and restaurants.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff, prior lead/senior cook preferred.
• Culinary degree, school training, or apprenticeship preferred — not required.
• Ability to stand and move quickly in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training — lead BOH operations in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Mentor and collaborate with Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, apprentices and stewards.
• Follow F&B procedures, health regulations, and food safety guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards to meet targets.
• Check ingredient freshness and enforce recipe standards and portions.
• Monitor guest feedback and influence food quality and service consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Breakfast cookery

Mentoring

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team in Austin, TX. This kitchen leadership role steps into a Sous Chef-in-training capacity, guiding BOH operations, mentoring staff, and maintaining smooth production in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

We value senior line cooks ready to advance into culinary management. You’ll lead daily prep, ensure food safety, control costs, and uphold recipe standards while delivering quality guest experiences across our hotels and restaurants.