Senior Line Cook — Open Kitchen, Growth & Perks

White Lodging; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping via app

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on rooms, dining, travel

Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health insurance from day 1

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring an experienced line cook for Stella Van Buren, an upscale Italian American steakhouse inside the Westin Milwaukee Downtown. You will join a high-performing team in a fast-paced, open-concept kitchen and contribute to guest satisfaction.

Bring hands-on kitchen experience and a passion for quality. Culinary degree or apprenticeship is preferred but not required. This is a full-time, on-site role with excellent benefits and growth opportunities across hotel properties.

Qualifications

• Experience with commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
• Proficiency in multiple cooking techniques including sautéing, broiling, frying and roasting.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred but not required.
• Ability to stand and work at a fast pace for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Work on the line in an open concept kitchen.
• Execute back-of-house operations following F&B procedures and health codes.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Help maintain food cost and labor cost targets.
• Check ingredient freshness and uphold recipe standards.
• Monitor portion use and adherence to standards.
• Contribute to positive guest feedback through consistent food quality.

Skills

Hands-on kitchen equipment

Sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting

Butchery, garde manger, pantry

Breakfast cookery

Ability to work fast-paced

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship (preferred)

Job description

White Lodging is hiring an experienced line cook for Stella Van Buren, an upscale Italian American steakhouse inside the Westin Milwaukee Downtown. You will join a high-performing team in a fast-paced, open-concept kitchen and contribute to guest satisfaction.

Bring hands-on kitchen experience and a passion for quality. Culinary degree or apprenticeship is preferred but not required. This is a full-time, on-site role with excellent benefits and growth opportunities across hotel properties.