Airline Kitchen Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Team

Gategroup; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

gategroup in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks an experienced Sous Chef, Operations to support Executive Sous Chef Operations or Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals for airline customers. You will lead kitchen teams, ensure food safety, and drive production for high-volume catering, delivering consistent quality on time.

This role emphasizes leadership, labor optimization, training, and compliance with HACCP/USDA standards, with up to 25% travel, and potential for career growth in a

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Culinary Arts or a culinary certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience as a chef and/or sous chef required.
• Experience in high-volume food production, manufacturing, or catering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food specifications and labor objectives meet company and customer requirements.
• Supervise department for quality and quantity; ensure items are produced and dated correctly and comply with regulations.
• Set up shifts, assign employees to sections, and optimize staffing.
• Train and monitor employees on proper procedures to maximize productivity and control costs.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation, and ensure HACCP/USDA compliance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team supervision

Production planning

Education

Culinary degree / cert

Job description

gategroup in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks an experienced Sous Chef, Operations to support Executive Sous Chef Operations or Executive Chef in designing and preparing meals for airline customers. You will lead kitchen teams, ensure food safety, and drive production for high-volume catering, delivering consistent quality on time.

This role emphasizes leadership, labor optimization, training, and compliance with HACCP/USDA standards, with up to 25% travel, and potential for career growth in a