Airline Lounges Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

Sodexo Private Limited; Virginia; On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Airline Lounges Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to deliver an upscale culinary experience at Dulles International Airport. The role involves managing food production, ensuring quality standards, and leading a team in a high-volume kitchen environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered from day one, including paid vacation and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of KM or Sous Chef level management experience.
• ServSafe certified, safety and sanitation expert.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, and food production forecasting.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary Trends

Education

Associate's Degree

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Role Overview

Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to join the elite team of professionals who will operate the Virgin Airlines 1st Class Clubhouse at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, VA. We are seeking a talented individual committed to creating and delivering a culinary-driven, upscale experience within a thoughtfully designed travel oasis. The ideal candidate will have eclectic menu knowledge, upscale to fine-dining experience, and a strong background in high-volume catering and events execution. This is a hands-on Chef role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production. High-volume, scratch kitchen background from hotels or restaurants is preferred.

Excellent quality of life! Lots of room to grow! Benefits available day one, with 3 weeks paid vacation to start!

What You'll Do

The Successful Candidate Will

• be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis, and food production forecasting;
• ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;
• have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;
• ensure food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or
• have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.

What We Offer

Benefits

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on specific criteria like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care, and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;
• 2-3 years of KM or Sous Chef level management experience in a scratch kitchen;
• safety and sanitation expert, ServSafe certified;
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest culinary standards;
• strong coaching and employee development skills;
• a passion for food and innovation.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a memorable experience through food service, catering, facilities management, and other solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and your ideas and opinions will be valued. We embrace diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees are respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience: 2 Years
• Minimum Functional Experience: 1 year work in food or culinary services (restaurants, catering, institutional, etc.)

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Dulles, VA

Pay: $47,300 to $71,390/year

$47300 to $71390

Posted: 5/14/2025

Job Status: Full Time

Job Reference #: 980978

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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