Lead Line Cook - Dean's Steakhouse

Pastry Lead Line Cook - Dean's Steakhouse White Lodging is hiring a Pastry Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team! This is a kitchen leadership role designed for an experienced line cook who is ready to take the next step toward becoming a Sous Chef. You'll step into a Sous Chef in training capacity, leading daily back-of-house (BOH) operations, mentoring junior kitchen staff, and keeping production running smoothly across a fast-paced hotel kitchen environment. If you're a senior line cook or lead cook looking for a clear path to culinary management, this role offers 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 Serve as a Sous Chef in training - stepping into full kitchen management responsibilities and overseeing all BOH operations in the Sous Chef's absence 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 leading or mentoring kitchen staff - prior lead cook or senior cook experience strongly preferred Culinary degree, culinary school training, or apprenticeship preferred - not required Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high-volume kitchen What You Can Look Forward To Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (starting Day 1) Life Insurance and Disability Insurance Paid Parental Leave DailyPay option Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) with company match Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover Complimentary wellness tools Unlimited referral bonuses Leadership development and tuition reimbursement Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities for growth White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. #J-18808-Ljbffr White Lodging