Airline Lounges Executive Sous Chef

Sodexo•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo Live!'s Airport Lounge Segment has an exciting opening for an Executive Sous Chef to support the team at the American Express Centurion Lounge at Denver International Airport in Denver, CO. This role requires a manager with prior culinary supervisory/management skills and hands-on food production experience to join a growing team. Sodexo will be operating and managing this exclusive, luxury airport lounge, which will offer top-tier amenities and expanded premium food and beverage offerings to its elite guests. At Sodexo, the purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all, improving the quality of life for those served and contributing to economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where they operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide memorable experiences through food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

a supervisory culinary background within hotel banquets, country clubs and upscale restaurants with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
excellent mentoring/leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
have the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes early mornings or late evenings including weekends and holidays
strong coaching and employee development skills
have a passion for food and innovation
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

be responsible for purchasing, menu/recipe compliance, inventory, food production forecasting, hands-on cooking
supervision of large-scale batch cooking
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 innovations
ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems