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Description Pastry Lead Line Cook - Dean's Steakhouse Summary: Who We Are 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. Responsibilities: 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 Other information: 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.