Senior Line Cook

White Lodging; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining and旅行

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring a Banquets Senior Line Cook for the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown in Indianapolis, IN. You will lead daily prep, mentor entry-level cooks, and manage high-quality BOH operations in a fast-paced hotel banquet kitchen.

The ideal candidate has hands-on kitchen experience, proficiency in multiple cooking techniques, and a passion for food quality. This role offers growth across multiple hotel properties in the market and flexible scheduling options.

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.
• Ability to stand and work at a fast pace for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commercial kitchen equipment

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Breakfast cookery

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship

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

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.

We are hiring an experienced Full Time Banquets Senior Line Cook to join the culinary team at the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown in Indianapolis, IN. In this hands-on banquet culinary role, you will lead daily prep and production, mentor entry-level cooks and culinary apprentices, and execute high-quality back-of-house operations in a fast-paced hotel banquet kitchen environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced line cook or senior cook with proficiency in a variety of cooking techniques, a passion for food quality and consistency, and the ability to mentor and develop 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. If you are looking for banquet cook or senior line cook jobs in Indianapolis, IN 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

• 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

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