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 Sous Chef 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
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1)
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
DailyPay option
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
Complimentary wellness tools
Unlimited referral bonuses
Leadership development and tuition reimbursement
Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
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