Lead Line Cook

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team! Our culinary team is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines. Working as part of the kitchen team, our team ensures food is prepared efficiently, accurately, and consistently while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

If you're a culinarian looking for a clear path to culinary management, this role offers development opportunities and 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.

What You'll Do

• 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 working in a fast paced environment — prior lead cook or senior cook experience strongly preferred
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high-volume kitchen
• Must have weekend and holiday availability