Lead Line Cook - Banquet

White Lodging Careers

San Antonio, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Cook Dishes, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Health Department, Hospitality and Tourism, Leadership, Mentoring, Restaurant, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan

LOCATION

San Antonio, TX

POSTED

Today

Description

Summary:

Who We Are

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team! This is a kitchen leadership role designed for an experienced line cook who is ready to take the next step toward becoming a Sous Chef. You'll step into a SousChef in training capacity, leading daily back-of-house (BOH) operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, and keeping production running smoothly across a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment.

If you're a senior line cook or lead cook looking for a clear path to culinary management, this role offers the hands-on leadership experience you need - backed by one of the country's top hospitality companies operating premium hotels, restaurants, and rooftop bars across the U.S.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

Serve as a Sous Chef in training - stepping into full kitchen management responsibilities and overseeing all BOH operations in the Sous Chef's absence
Mentor and collaborate with Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, culinary apprentices, and stewards while managing daily food preparation and production in the food outlet
Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines
Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards to meet financial targets
Check ingredient freshness; enforce all recipe standards and portion-use records across the team
Monitor guest feedback scores and proactively influence food quality and service consistency
Foster a culture of cooperation, respect, and professional kitchen standards among all coworkers
Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Solid working knowledge of all commercial kitchen equipment and culinary preparation techniques
Demonstrated proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery
Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff - prior lead cook or senior cook experience strongly preferred
Culinary degree, culinary school training, or apprenticeship preferred - not required
Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high-volume kitchen

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

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

Lead Line Cook - Banquet

White Lodging Careers

San Antonio, TX

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