Senior Line Cook - Zanzibar

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

401(k) with company match

PTO with rollover

Discounts on hotel rooms

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced line cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen, mentor junior staff, and uphold high food safety and quality standards.

You’ll develop prep, production, and service flow, work with BOH procedures, and help manage cost targets while benefiting from DailyPay, shift swapping via our app, and growth opportunities across hotel properties. Join a team that values teamwork, safe practices, and guest-focused service with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring entry-level cooks and apprentices.
• Ability to lead daily prep and production in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred, not required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

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

Line cook leadership

Sauté, broil, fry

Butchery & garde manger

Kitchen equipment mastery

Fast pace endurance

Education

Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred

Job description

Description

Summary:

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.

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