Senior Line Cook & Mentor - Growth Across Hotels

White Lodging; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift scheduling app

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel/dining/travel discounts

Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical insurance (start day 1)

Dental insurance (start day 1)

Vision insurance (start day 1)

Life and disability insurance (start)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen, mentor entry-level staff, and ensure high culinary standards across properties in the market.

The role emphasizes hands-on kitchen leadership, adherence to health and safety protocols, and collaboration with the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This position offers growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties.

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

Kitchen equipment

Sautéing

Broiling

Frying

Roasting

Butchery

Garde manger

Pantry work

Breakfast cookery

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred — not required

Job description

White Lodging is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen, mentor entry-level staff, and ensure high culinary standards across properties in the market.

The role emphasizes hands-on kitchen leadership, adherence to health and safety protocols, and collaboration with the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This position offers growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties.