Lead Line Cook - Repeal

White Lodging; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision starting Day 1

Life Insurance & Disability Insurance

Paid parental leave

DailyPay option

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel room and travel discounts

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team, a kitchen leadership role designed for an experienced line cook ready to step into Sous Chef in training responsibilities. You will mentor junior staff and oversee BOH operations in a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.

You will lead daily food preparation, ensure safety and quality standards, and help manage food and labor costs while maintaining recipe integrity and high guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff.
• High-volume fine-dining grill experience required.
• Solid working knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and techniques.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace in a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training, stepping into full kitchen management and overseeing BOH operations in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Mentor Line Cooks and apprentices and supervise daily food preparation in the hotel food outlet.
• Follow F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining food and labor cost standards to meet financial targets.
• Ensure recipe standards, portion control, and consistent food quality; monitor guest feedback for improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

High-volume cooking

Grill proficiency

Culinary techniques

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Description

Summary:

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Bring

• Solid working knowledge of all commercial kitchen equipment and culinary preparation techniques
• Demonstrated proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery
• High-volume fine-dining grill experience required - candidates must demonstrate proven competency in premium grill execution withing a fast-paced, elevated culinary environment
• 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

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• DailyPay option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.