Lead Line Cook: Path to Sous Chef in Hotel Kitchen

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

Referral bonuses

401(k) with match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition

Hotel discounts

Growth opportunities across properties

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, dental, vision insurance (day

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to lead daily back-of-house operations in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will mentor junior cooks, supervise production, and play a key role in maintaining quality and safety standards.

This role offers a clear path toward culinary management, with hands-on leadership experience across hotel properties and upscale dining environments. Excellent opportunity for career growth within a premier hospitality company.

Qualifications

• Senior line cook or lead cook with leadership aspirations.
• Experience mentoring kitchen staff.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred, not required.
• Ability to stand and perform in a fast-paced kitchen for extended periods.

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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Culinary leadership

Mentoring staff

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree / training

Job description

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to lead daily back-of-house operations in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will mentor junior cooks, supervise production, and play a key role in maintaining quality and safety standards.

This role offers a clear path toward culinary management, with hands-on leadership experience across hotel properties and upscale dining environments. Excellent opportunity for career growth within a premier hospitality company.