Lead Line Cook - Repeal

White Lodging; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Unlimited referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms and dining

Growth opportunities

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook in Louisville, KY to advance toward Sous Chef in training. You will direct daily BOH operations in a fast-paced hotel kitchen and mentor junior staff to maintain high culinary standards.

The ideal candidate has high-volume, fine-dining grill experience and leadership ability. Culinary training is preferred but not required, and the role offers growth within a premier hospitality company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a line cook or lead cook in high-volume kitchens.
• Experience sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, garde manger, and breakfast cookery.
• Premium grill execution in a fast-paced, elevated culinary environment.
• Experience mentoring kitchen staff and leading teams.

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.

Skills

Line cook leadership

Sautéing

Grill experience

Mentoring staff

Culinary training optional

Fast-paced kitchen

Education

Culinary degree or training

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:
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.
If you're a senior line cook or lead cook looking for a clear path to culinary management, this role offers the hands-on leadership experience you need — backed by one of the country's top hospitality companies operating premium hotels, restaurants, and rooftop bars across the U.S.
Responsibilities:
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
  

Other information:
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.