Lead Line Cook: Path to Sous Chef & Leadership Growth

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition reimb

Discounts on rooms, dining, and travel

Growth opportunities across multiple酒店

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance—

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team! This is a kitchen leadership role designed for an experienced line cook who is ready to take the next step toward becoming a Sous Chef.

You'll step into a Sous Chef in training capacity, leading daily back-of-house (BOH) operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, and keeping production running smoothly across a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Senior line cook or lead cook seeking a clear path to culinary management.
• 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 experience

Mentoring

Fast-paced kitchen

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or training

Tools

Kitchen equipment proficiency

Job description

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team! This is a kitchen leadership role designed for an experienced line cook who is ready to take the next step toward becoming a Sous Chef.

You'll step into a Sous Chef in training capacity, leading daily back-of-house (BOH) operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, and keeping production running smoothly across a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.