Lead Line Cook — Path to Sous Chef in Training

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) 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 a fast-paced hotel kitchen. This leadership role advances a seasoned line cook toward Sous Chef responsibilities, guiding daily BOH operations and mentoring junior staff.

You will oversee food preparation, ensure adherence to recipes and safety standards, and help optimize cost controls while delivering high-quality guest experiences across our properties.

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of all commercial kitchen equipment and culinary preparation techniques.
• Proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff — prior lead cook or senior cook experience strongly preferred.
• Culinary degree, culinary school training, or apprenticeship preferred — not required.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high‑volume kitchen.

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

Leadership

Mentoring

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

Sautéing

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Tools

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Job description

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. This leadership role advances a seasoned line cook toward Sous Chef responsibilities, guiding daily BOH operations and mentoring junior staff.

You will oversee food preparation, ensure adherence to recipes and safety standards, and help optimize cost controls while delivering high-quality guest experiences across our properties.