Airport Sous Chef: High-Volume, Upscale Dining Lead

Compass Group USA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

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

Flik Hospitality Group is hiring a Sous Chef for Capital One Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). You will support the Culinary Department in a unique, elevated airport dining environment.

You will supervise, prepare, and cook high-quality items while upholding food quality, presentation, sanitation, and guest experience. You will work with the Executive Chef to execute menus, oversee production, assist with ordering and inventory, and provide leadership to hourly culinary

Qualifications

• A.S. in Culinary Arts or equivalent culinary experience.
• Progressive culinary and/or kitchen management experience.
• Upscale restaurant, fine dining, premium hospitality, or elevated foodservice experience preferred.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food production, and batch cooking.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, email, and internet applications.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations and team supervision.
• Oversees food preparation, production, cooking, garnishment, and presentation.
• Assists with managing food costs, cost controls, and account expenditures.
• Assists with menu planning, development, and execution.
• Coaches, develops, and provides direction to culinary associates.
• Maintains high standards for food quality, consistency, sanitation, and food safety.
• Supports ordering, inventory, production planning, and waste controls.
• Executes high-volume food production while maintaining upscale culinary standards.
• Supports new culinary programs in partnership with Company culinary and marketing teams.
• Helps deliver an exceptional culinary and hospitality experience for every guest.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Menu development

Cost controls

Food safety

Team coaching

ServSafe certification

Flexible schedule

Education

A.S. in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group is hiring a Sous Chef for Capital One Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). You will support the Culinary Department in a unique, elevated airport dining environment.

You will supervise, prepare, and cook high-quality items while upholding food quality, presentation, sanitation, and guest experience. You will work with the Executive Chef to execute menus, oversee production, assist with ordering and inventory, and provide leadership to hourly culinary