Airline Lounges Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

Sodexo Careers•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to join the elite team of professionals who will operate the Alaska Airlines Lounge at LAX International Airport in Los Angeles, CA. This role involves creating and delivering an upscale experience within a thoughtfully designed travel oasis. The ideal candidate will have eclectic menu knowledge and upscale experience, with a strong background in high volume catering and events execution. This is a hands-on Chef role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production. This is a full time, hourly position with room to grow and offers an excellent quality of life. Benefits are available from day one, including 3 weeks of paid vacation to start. The successful candidate must be able to pass a TSA background check and obtain an airport badge.

Requirements

a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
2-3 years of KM or Sous Chef level management experience
safety and sanitation expert, servsafe certified
excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards
strong coaching and employee development skills
have a passion for food and innovation
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
Must be able to pass a TSA background check and obtain an airport badge

Responsibilities

be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary policy and prodecure
ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems