Airline Japanese Cuisine Sous Chef - Houston

LSG Sky Chefs group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SkyChefs is seeking a Japanese Specialty Cuisine Chef - Airline Catering in Houston, TX to craft scratch-made Japanese dishes for in-flight service. You will ensure authenticity, airline compliance, food safety, and presentation from prep to plate in a high-volume kitchen.

The role requires at least 5 years of professional cooking experience in specialty kitchens, with a preference for airline catering background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional cooking experience in a high-volume or specialty kitchen environment; preparing authentic specialty cuisine.
• Prior airline catering experience a plus but not required.
• Proficient in authentic cooking techniques and preparing the corresponding regional cuisine.
• Ability to follow airline plating guides, recipe specifications, and food presentation standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and timing to ensure deliverables are completed to meet the pre-determined Kitchen Ready Time.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP).
• Work in a hot kitchen environment with other chefs using standard equipment; ability to stand for extended periods; refrigerate environments when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook complete authentic meals from scratch for a specified airline customer.
• Execute authentic recipes with consistency and efficiency following airline standards.
• Plate dishes according to menu specifications and ensure flight-ready packaging.
• Adhere to airline, HACCP, and food safety regulations including labeling and temp control.
• Coordinate with kitchen stations to ensure timely production and delivery of meal components.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and storage areas.
• Assist with menu presentations, chef tables, cycle changes, recipe testing, and new airline menus.

Skills

Minimum 5 years cooking experience

Japanese cuisine proficiency

Airline catering experience

Food safety HACCP

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

SkyChefs is seeking a Japanese Specialty Cuisine Chef - Airline Catering in Houston, TX to craft scratch-made Japanese dishes for in-flight service. You will ensure authenticity, airline compliance, food safety, and presentation from prep to plate in a high-volume kitchen.

The role requires at least 5 years of professional cooking experience in specialty kitchens, with a preference for airline catering background.