Senior Line Cook

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition reimb

Discounts on hotel rooms & travel

Growth opportunities across properties

EAP

Insurance: medical/dental/vision from

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen across premium hotel properties in Austin. You’ll mentor junior cooks, ensure food quality, and uphold safety standards while contributing to a dynamic culinary team.

The role offers flexible scheduling, app-based shift swapping, growth across multiple properties, benefits from day one, and opportunities for leadership development along with employee discounts on dining and travel.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred — not required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor entry-level cooks and culinary apprentices; oversee daily prep and production
• Execute BOH operations following F&B procedures, health codes, and federal guidelines
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation at all times
• Help maintain food cost and labor cost targets
• Check ingredient freshness; uphold recipe standards and portion-use records
• Positively influence guest feedback through consistent food quality
• Foster a respectful, cooperative team culture

Skills

Hands-on kitchen experience

Sautéing & broiling

Frying & roasting

Butchery & garde manger

Ability to work fast pace

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship (preferred)

Job description

Who We Are

Join White Lodging — a hospitality company operating premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities. We're hiring an experienced line cook who is ready to lead in a fast-paced kitchen environment and mentor the next generation of culinary talent.

Description

Summary:

Who We Are

Join White Lodging — a hospitality company operating premium hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities. We're hiring an experienced line cook who is ready to lead in a fast-paced kitchen environment and mentor the next generation of culinary talent.

Enjoy flexible scheduling, easy shift swapping via our app, and a career path with real growth across multiple hotel properties in your market.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Mentor entry-level cooks and culinary apprentices; oversee daily prep and production
• Execute back-of-house (BOH) operations following F&B procedures, health codes, and federal guidelines
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation at all times
• Help maintain food cost and labor cost targets
• Check ingredient freshness; uphold recipe standards and portion-use records
• Positively influence guest feedback through consistent food quality
• Foster a respectful, cooperative team culture

What You’ll Bring

• Hands-on experience with commercial kitchen equipment
• Proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred — not required
• Ability to stand and work at a fast pace for extended periods

Other information

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.