Airport Sous Chef: High-Volume Upscale Dining Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

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

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group seeks a Sous Chef for Capital One Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). You will support the Culinary Department, supervise and cook high-quality items, and maintain standards for food quality, presentation, and guest experience.

You will work with the Executive Chef to execute menus, manage daily production, assist with ordering and inventory, and lead hourly culinary staff in a fast-paced, upscale setting.

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 a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.

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 techniques

Food production

Batch cooking

Team leadership

Sanitation & safety

Menu development

Quality focus

Education

A.S. in Culinary Arts or equivalent culinary experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group seeks a Sous Chef for Capital One Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). You will support the Culinary Department, supervise and cook high-quality items, and maintain standards for food quality, presentation, and guest experience.

You will work with the Executive Chef to execute menus, manage daily production, assist with ordering and inventory, and lead hourly culinary staff in a fast-paced, upscale setting.