Airport Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume, Upscale Cuisine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef for the Capital One Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). You will support the culinary department in an elevated airport dining environment, supervising and cooking high-quality menu items to meet strict standards.

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

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.

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

Food production

Menu development

Cost controls

Staff coaching

Microsoft Office

Flexible schedule

Education

A.S. in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef for the Capital One Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). You will support the culinary department in an elevated airport dining environment, supervising and cooking high-quality menu items to meet strict standards.

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