Line Cook

Description

Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00/hour

Who We Are


Join White Lodging - a hospitality company developing and operating award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. With a growing portfolio of premium brands across the country's best markets, White Lodging offers a dynamic environment where talent thrives and careers are built.


We are hiring an experienced Full Time Senior Line Cook to join the culinary team at Stella Van Buren - an upscale Italian American Steakhouse located on the lobby level of the Westin Milwaukee Downtown. In this high-impact line cook role, you will work in a fast-paced, open concept kitchen environment, executing back-of-house operations to the highest culinary standards at one of Milwaukee's premier fine dining destinations. The ideal candidate is an experienced line cook or senior cook with proficiency in a variety of cooking techniques, a passion for food quality, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, upscale restaurant kitchen. Enjoy flexible scheduling, easy shift swapping via our app, and a career path with real growth across multiple hotel properties in your market. If you are looking for line cook or senior cook jobs in Milwaukee, WI with a growth-oriented hospitality company, this is your next move with White Lodging.



What You Can Look Forward To

• DailyPay - get paid when you need it
• Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
• 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
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full-time associates also receive:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance - starting day 1
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave

What You'll Do

• Work on the line in an open concept kitchen at Stella Van Buren
• Execute back-of-house (BOH) operations following F&B procedures, health codes, and federal guidelines
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation at all times
• Help maintain food cost and labor cost targets
• Check ingredient freshness; uphold recipe standards and portion-use records
• Positively influence guest feedback through consistent food quality
• Foster a respectful, cooperative team culture

What You'll Bring

• Hands-on experience with commercial kitchen equipment
• Proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery
• Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred - not required
• Ability to stand and work at a fast pace for extended periods

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.