Airport Lounge Sous Chef — Lead Menus & Team

Eurest USA; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest in Dallas, TX seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations at the Dallas lounge. You will oversee food preparation, ensure freshness and presentation, and inspire a back-of-house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 5 years of culinary experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role; strong leadership, cost control, menu development, and compliance with Health Department standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including at least 1 year at a supervisory or lead level.
• A background in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost control and presentation.
• The ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Strong leadership, training and coaching skills.
• Computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.
• Preferred: ServSafe or Department of Health certification

Responsibilities

• Work side by side with your team in the preparation and cooking of a variety of food items
• Help plan and create menus that keep guests coming back
• Partner with the marketing and culinary teams to roll out exciting new culinary programs
• Help manage cost controls and keep expenditures on target
• Assist with ordering, inventory and production sheets so the kitchen runs smoothly
• Motivate, train, develop and direct back-of-house associates to deliver on the objectives of the operation
• Uphold American Airlines culture and guidelines, Health Department regulations, and our standards for quality, freshness and presentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Eurest in Dallas, TX seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations at the Dallas lounge. You will oversee food preparation, ensure freshness and presentation, and inspire a back-of-house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 5 years of culinary experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role; strong leadership, cost control, menu development, and compliance with Health Department standards.