Senior Line Cook - Corner

White Lodging is a prominent leader in the hospitality industry, known for developing and operating a wide portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants across some of the best cities to live in the United States. With a strong commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences, White Lodging blends innovation and tradition to create environments that foster both exceptional service and employee growth. Their properties are managed with a keen focus on quality, customer satisfaction, and community engagement, making them a preferred choice for travelers and hospitality professionals alike.

One of the distinguished properties under White Lodging’s portfolio is JW Marriott Austin, a prestigious hotel offering top-notch services and amenities in a vibrant Austin location. At JW Marriott Austin, the emphasis on hospitality goes hand in hand with an inclusive work culture that supports employees in achieving work-life balance. The company provides advanced scheduling flexibility, allowing team members to manage their shifts conveniently via an app, enabling a better harmony between professional commitments and personal pursuits.

The role offered at JW Marriott Austin is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the food and beverage industry to advance their careers. This position involves a key focus on mentoring and supervising entry-level cooks and apprentices, ensuring that food preparation and production meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining adherence to company procedures, health regulations, and federal guidelines, ensuring proper food handling and storage at all times. Attention to detail is paramount, especially in verifying the freshness of foods and ingredients while making certain all recipes and portion controls are meticulously followed.

Maintaining food cost and labor cost standards is another significant aspect of this role, highlighting the balance between quality and operational efficiency. The candidate will also play an integral part in boosting guest satisfaction by delivering consistent food quality and service excellence, which directly influences guest feedback scores. A collaborative attitude is vital since fostering a respectful and cooperative work environment contributes to a positive and productive team dynamic.

This position requires proficiency in a variety of basic cooking techniques, including sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry management, and breakfast cookery. While culinary education or apprenticeship is preferred, it is not mandatory, allowing for individuals with practical experience and skills to excel in this role. Physical stamina is necessary, as the job demands standing and moving swiftly for extended periods.

White Lodging extends a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and paid parental leave. Employees enjoy convenient financial options such as daily pay, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee assistance program. Time off is generous, with vacation and paid time off (PTO) that can roll over year to year, supporting employee well-being and work-life balance. Additional perks include complimentary wellness tools, unlimited referral bonuses, leadership development programs, tuition reimbursement, and exclusive discounts on hotel stays, dining, and entertainment.

Join White Lodging at JW Marriott Austin to be part of an award-winning hospitality leader where your passion for food and beverage will flourish in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. This role is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to contribute to a memorable guest experience while building a rewarding and sustainable career in hospitality.