Airline Kitchen Ops Chef - Lead High-Volume Production

Gate Gourmet; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Employee Discounts

Weekly pay

Free meals

Job summary

Gate Gourmet in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Sous Chef, Operations to assist the Executive Sous Chef Operations and the Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals for airline customers. You will lead food production, ensure quality and food safety, and supervise staff to meet daily targets.

Strong leadership, HACCP compliance, and the ability to manage a high-volume kitchen are essential for delivering meals on time in a dynamic, travel-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Culinary Arts or culinary arts certification preferred.
• 7+ years experience in high-volume food service; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP/food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production in hot and cold kitchens to ensure quality and consistency.
• Supervise up to 40 staff, assign tasks, and optimize shift schedules.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, HACCP and wage/hour policies.
• Coach and train staff on procedures, safety, and cost control.
• Manage inventory and requisitioning from storeroom for daily meals.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Time management

Communication

Cooking to specs

Education

Associates degree in Culinary Arts or culinary arts certification

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Gate Gourmet in Chantilly, VA, seeks a Sous Chef, Operations to assist the Executive Sous Chef Operations and the Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals for airline customers. You will lead food production, ensure quality and food safety, and supervise staff to meet daily targets.

Strong leadership, HACCP compliance, and the ability to manage a high-volume kitchen are essential for delivering meals on time in a dynamic, travel-focused environment.