Lead Line Cook

About the Role

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook who delivers results and is ready to accelerate into a Sous Chef role. This position is designed for high-performing culinary professionals who want to drive kitchen outcomes, elevate team performance, and contribute directly to the success metrics of a fast-paced hotel operation. As a Sous Chef-in-training, you'll contribute to daily production goals and support the team in delivering consistent, high-quality dishes across multiple outlets within one of the country's leading hospitality companies.

Responsibilities

• Assume operational leadership by executing full BOH management responsibilities in the Sous Chef's absence and ensuring all production goals are met
• Elevate team performance by coaching Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards to meet daily output, quality, and timing expectations
• Ensure compliance outcomes by upholding company F&B standards, health department regulations, and federal food safety requirements
• Support financial performance by helping maintain food and labor cost targets and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
• Guarantee product excellence by verifying ingredient freshness, enforcing recipe accuracy, and maintaining consistent portioning across all stations
• Strengthen guest satisfaction metrics by monitoring feedback trends and implementing actions that improve food quality and service consistency
• Advance a high-performance culture by modeling professionalism, accountability, and collaboration across the kitchen team
• Execute additional responsibilities that contribute to kitchen productivity and operational success

Requirements

• Proven ability to operate all commercial kitchen equipment and execute a wide range of culinary techniques at a high standard
• Demonstrated success in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast production
• Experience leading or mentoring kitchen staff with measurable impact on team performance; prior lead or senior cook experience strongly preferred
• Culinary degree, formal training, or apprenticeship preferred but not required
• Ability to sustain high output and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Benefits

• DailyPay — access earnings when you need them
• Advanced scheduling with flexible shift swapping
• 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
• Career growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Full-time associates also receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave