Senior Line Cook - Banquets

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and旅

Growth opportunities across multiple酒店

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

White Lodging in Austin seeks an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen, mentor entry-level cooks, and uphold quality across multiple hotel properties in your market. Daily responsibilities include supervising prep, maintaining safety, and ensuring portion control.

This full-time role offers growth across properties, competitive benefits, and a path to leadership within our culinary team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen and ability to mentor juniors.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Comfort with fast-paced environments and multi-tasking.

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

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Breakfast cookery

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred — not required

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

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:

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.