Airline Kitchen Ops Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Meals

Gategroup; Virginia (MN); 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

Employee discounts

Free healthy meals

Job summary

Gategroup is seeking a Sous Chef, Operations in Virginia to assist the Executive Sous Chef. The role involves designing meals for airline customers, ensuring food safety, and leading kitchen staff.

Applicants should have significant culinary expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to train staff effectively. The position offers a competitive salary within an engaging and dynamic environment, along with comprehensive benefits like paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience as a Chef or Sous Chef required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a cook required.
• In-flight catering experience or experience in a high-volume food service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in designing and preparing meals for airline customers.
• Drives the food production effort with assistance.
• Ensures food specifications and labor objectives meet requirements.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership skills

Time management

Training ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Gategroup is seeking a Sous Chef, Operations in Virginia to assist the Executive Sous Chef. The role involves designing meals for airline customers, ensuring food safety, and leading kitchen staff.

Applicants should have significant culinary expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to train staff effectively. The position offers a competitive salary within an engaging and dynamic environment, along with comprehensive benefits like paid time off and health insurance.