Line Cook - Dean's Steakhouse

White Lodging; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

401(k) match

PTO rollover

Wellness tools

Leadership development

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel dining discounts

Growth opportunities

EAP

Insurance day 1

Parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring a Full Time Lead Line Cook for Dean's Steakhouse inside the JW Marriott Charlotte in Charlotte, NC. The role is a kitchen leadership position designed for an experienced line cook ready to advance toward Sous Chef, mentoring staff and managing daily back-of-house operations in a fast-paced, upscale hotel kitchen.

The position offers leadership development, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in the Charlotte market.

Qualifications

• Senior line cook or lead cook with proven leadership experience.
• Proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting and butchery.
• Ability to mentor junior kitchen staff and manage daily production.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Sous Chef in training and oversee BOH operations in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Mentor Line Cooks, apprentices and stewards while ensuring timely food prep.
• Follow F&B procedures, health dept. regs and food safety guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining food and labor cost targets.
• Ensure ingredient freshness and adherence to recipes and portions.
• Monitor guest feedback and uphold service and food quality standards.

Skills

Lead cook experience

Sautéing

Team mentoring

Food preparation

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Who We Are

Join White Lodging — a hospitality company developing and operating award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. With a growing portfolio of premium brands across the country's best markets, White Lodging offers a dynamic environment where talent thrives and careers are built.

Description

Pay Range: $19.50 – $22.84/hour

We are hiring a Full Time Lead Line Cook to join the culinary team at Dean's Steakhouse, located within the JW Marriott Charlotte in Charlotte, NC. 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 operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, and keeping production running smoothly across a fast-paced, upscale hotel kitchen environment. If you're a senior line cook or lead cook looking for a clear path to culinary management in Charlotte, NC with a growth-oriented hospitality company, this is your next move with White Lodging.

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
  
  
  
  

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


• 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

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

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