Senior Line Cook - Edge Rooftop + Bar

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay option

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on hotel stays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

White Lodging in the United States is seeking an experienced line cook to lead a fast-paced kitchen and mentor junior culinarians across multiple hotel properties.

You will execute back-of-house operations, uphold recipe standards and sanitation, manage food and labor costs, and positively influence guest feedback through consistent, high-quality meals. The role offers growth across properties and comprehensive benefits.

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 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 equipment

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry

Breakfast cookery

Education

Culinary degree

Apprenticeship

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• DailyPay option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth

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