Lead Line Cook: Path to Sous Chef in Training

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an experienced Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. This role leads daily BOH operations and mentors junior staff while aiming to advance toward Sous Chef responsibilities.

The position offers hands-on leadership, strict adherence to safety standards, and opportunities across properties with competitive benefits and career growth potential.

Qualifications

• Prior lead cook or senior cook experience preferred.
• Experience mentoring/leading kitchen staff in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of basic culinary techniques and kitchen safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training and oversee BOH operations in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Mentor and collaborate with Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards.
• 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 recipe standards and portion control.
• Monitor guest feedback and influence food quality and service consistency.

Skills

Mentoring staff

Sautéing

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Kitchen leadership

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

White Lodging is seeking an experienced Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. This role leads daily BOH operations and mentors junior staff while aiming to advance toward Sous Chef responsibilities.

The position offers hands-on leadership, strict adherence to safety standards, and opportunities across properties with competitive benefits and career growth potential.