Senior Line Cook & Mentor — Fast-Paced Kitchen Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) with rollover

Wellness tools

Leadership development & tuition reimb

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and

Travel

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. is hiring an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen and mentor the next generation of culinary talent in Austin, TX. The role offers growth across multiple hotel properties and growth opportunities.

The position emphasizes hands-on preparation, adherence to F&B procedures and health codes, and a focus on food quality and team culture in a premium hospitality setting.

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 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

Mentoring junior cooks

Line cook leadership

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

White Lodging Services, Inc. is hiring an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen and mentor the next generation of culinary talent in Austin, TX. The role offers growth across multiple hotel properties and growth opportunities.

The position emphasizes hands-on preparation, adherence to F&B procedures and health codes, and a focus on food quality and team culture in a premium hospitality setting.