Lead Line Cook: Path to Sous Chef, Leadership & Growth

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling app

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Complimentary wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition-rein"

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook in Austin to join its culinary team. This kitchen leadership role is designed for an experienced line cook ready to advance toward Sous Chef.

You will mentor junior staff, lead daily BOH operations, and maintain production in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment. If you’re a senior line cook seeking a clear path to culinary management, this role offers hands-on leadership experience with one of the country’s top hospitality companies operating premium

Qualifications

• Senior line cook or lead cook seeking a clear path to culinary management
• Experience mentoring kitchen staff and leading daily BOH operations
• Ability to follow food safety guidelines and cost controls
• Culinary degree or training preferred but not required
• Ability to stand and move quickly 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

Job description

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook in Austin to join its culinary team. This kitchen leadership role is designed for an experienced line cook ready to advance toward Sous Chef.

You will mentor junior staff, lead daily BOH operations, and maintain production in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment. If you’re a senior line cook seeking a clear path to culinary management, this role offers hands-on leadership experience with one of the country’s top hospitality companies operating premium