Lead Line Cook: Path to Sous Chef in Training

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition reimb

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and旅

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Full-time benefits: medical, dental, &

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join its culinary team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. This role is designed for an experienced line cook ready to step into a Sous Chef in training capacity, leading daily back-of-house operations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring smooth production across high-volume services.

The position offers hands-on leadership opportunities within one of the country’s top hospitality companies operating premium hotels, restaurants, and rooftop bars across

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff; prior lead/senior cook experience preferred.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary degree, culinary school training, or apprenticeship preferred — not required.

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

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Breakfast cookery

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook to join its culinary team in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. This role is designed for an experienced line cook ready to step into a Sous Chef in training capacity, leading daily back-of-house operations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring smooth production across high-volume services.

The position offers hands-on leadership opportunities within one of the country’s top hospitality companies operating premium hotels, restaurants, and rooftop bars across