Airport Culinary Sous Chef — Menu & Ops Leader

Compass Group USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef for the United Club at IAH Airport. You will manage the Culinary Department alongside the Executive Chef, supervise hourly staff, and assist with menu development and ordering. This is an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary role with opportunities to introduce new programs.

You will support cost controls, collaborate on menus, and help execute catering events to deliver high-quality food and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience in culinary/kitchen management.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cost controls, sanitation, and food presentation essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with cost controls and expenditures.
• Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Cost controls

High volume operations

Client satisfaction programs

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Outlook

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef for the United Club at IAH Airport. You will manage the Culinary Department alongside the Executive Chef, supervise hourly staff, and assist with menu development and ordering. This is an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary role with opportunities to introduce new programs.

You will support cost controls, collaborate on menus, and help execute catering events to deliver high-quality food and guest experiences.