Line Cook

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Lead Line Cook for Yacht Club inside Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection in downtown Austin, TX. This pre-opening kitchen leadership role combines hands-on cooking with step‑in Sous Chef responsibilities, mentoring staff and ensuring smooth BOH operations.

You'll manage production, uphold food safety standards, control costs, and partner with the culinary team to deliver exceptional seafood dining experiences in a premier luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Active unexpired Food Handler's Certification required.
• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff; Sous Chef in training path.
• Culinary degree or training preferred, not required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead on-line leadership and oversee BOH operations in pre-opening environment.
• Mentor and collaborate with cooks and apprentices; ensure daily food prep and production.
• Follow all F&B procedures, health regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining food and labor costs to meet targets.
• Check ingredient freshness and enforce recipe standards and portions.
• Monitor guest feedback to improve food quality and service consistency.
• Foster a culture of cooperation and professional kitchen standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Line cook experience

Kitchen leadership

Seafood cookery

Oyster bar experience

Food Handler Certification

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Description

Pay Range: $23-$26 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Who We Are

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team at Yacht Club — the signature fine dining seafood restaurant at Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection in downtown Austin, Texas. 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, pre-opening hotel kitchen environment in one of Austin's most anticipated new luxury dining destinations.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training at Yacht Club inside Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection Austin — stepping into full kitchen management responsibilities and overseeing all BOH operations in the Sous Chef's absence at this pre-opening fine dining seafood restaurant
• Mentor and collaborate with entry-level cooks, Line Cooks, culinary apprentices, and stewards while managing daily food preparation and production at this upscale downtown Austin hotel kitchen
• Follow all White Lodging F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines across every shift at Yacht Club
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards to meet the financial targets of this high-profile Austin hotel restaurant
• Check ingredient freshness; enforce all recipe standards, oyster bar specifications, and portion-use records consistently across the kitchen team
• Monitor guest feedback scores and proactively influence food quality and service consistency — contributing to the reputation of Yacht Club as one of Austin's premier upscale seafood dining destinations
• Foster a culture of cooperation, respect, and professional kitchen standards among all coworkers in this pre-opening hotel culinary team
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Solid working knowledge of all commercial kitchen equipment and culinary preparation techniques — required for this high-volume fine dining hotel kitchen role in Austin, TX
• Demonstrated proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery — seafood cookery and oyster bar experience a strong plus for this role at Yacht Club
• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff — prior lead cook, senior line cook, or chef de partie experience strongly preferred; this is a Sous Chef in training role with a clear culinary management career path
• Culinary degree, culinary school training, or apprenticeship preferred — not required; we will train the right candidate with the right kitchen leadership instincts
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high-volume pre-opening hotel kitchen environment in downtown Austin
• Active unexpired Food Handler's Certification — required
• Prior hotel culinary experience preferred — experience in a Marriott Autograph Collection, luxury boutique hotel, or upscale seafood restaurant kitchen in the Austin, Texas market a significant advantage

What You Can Look Forward To

• DailyPay — get paid when you need it
• Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full-time associates also receive:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave

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