Lead Line Cook - Banquets

White Lodging is a premier hospitality company known for its operation of high-end hotels, restaurants, and rooftop bars across the United States. With a strong reputation for delivering exceptional guest experiences, White Lodging has built a comprehensive network of premium properties recognized for their quality, service, and innovation in the hospitality industry. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow professionally. They offer competitive pay and a variety of employee benefits to support both career development and personal well-being. White Lodging is committed to creating an equitable environment and embraces diversity as a core value of its corporate culture.

White Lodging is currently seeking a motivated Lead Line Cook to join its culinary team. This position is designed as a kitchen leadership role intended for experienced line cooks who are eager to move forward in their culinary careers towards management. The Lead Line Cook acts as a Sous Chef in training, taking on daily leadership responsibilities in back-of-house kitchen operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, and ensuring that food production meets the company’s high standards. This role offers hands-on experience managing a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment operated by one of the nation's leading hospitality companies.

As a Lead Line Cook at White Lodging, you will step up to oversee kitchen operations especially in the absence of the Sous Chef, work closely with culinary apprentices, entry-level cooks, and stewards, and ensure compliance with food safety, health regulations, and internal standards. This position involves managing food quality, controlling costs, reinforcing recipe adherence, and maintaining portion control. The role is critical to maintaining the overall guest satisfaction by monitoring feedback and proactively improving food quality and service consistency.

This opportunity is ideal for a senior cook or current lead cook who has a clear vision of advancing toward culinary management. You will gain valuable leadership training and exposure to fully managing kitchen operations, preparing you to take on future roles such as Sous Chef within White Lodging's multi-property portfolio. The company offers full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and leadership development programs. The environment encourages teamwork, professional growth, and respect among all kitchen staff members, positioning you for success in an exciting culinary leadership path.