Airline Kitchen Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Culinary Ops

gategroup; Inwood (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k match

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Free meals

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a Sous Chef, Operations to lead culinary efforts for airline catering, ensuring quality and safety across production lines. You’ll supervise up to 40 staff, manage production schedules, and align with FDA/USDA standards while driving efficiency and cost control.

Responsibilities include training, labor optimization, and ensuring compliance with wage policies. A ServSafe certification and strong leadership are preferred for this role based in Inwood, NY.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent certification.
• Minimum 1–3 years as a Chef and/or Sous Chef; 7 years as a Cook.
• Supervisory experience in high-volume food service or catering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food specifications and labor objectives meet company and customer requirements.
• Supervise production, schedule shifts, and assign staff to sections.
• Order materials, prepare daily production sheets, and manage passenger counts.
• Train staff on procedures; enforce safety, sanitation and HACCP standards.
• Monitor cost, wage policies and labor efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with FDA/USDA and other regulations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Production planning

Training

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certified

Microsoft Office

Job description

gategroup is seeking a Sous Chef, Operations to lead culinary efforts for airline catering, ensuring quality and safety across production lines. You’ll supervise up to 40 staff, manage production schedules, and align with FDA/USDA standards while driving efficiency and cost control.

Responsibilities include training, labor optimization, and ensuring compliance with wage policies. A ServSafe certification and strong leadership are preferred for this role based in Inwood, NY.