Airport Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen Ops & Menu Strategy

Dufry Careers; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 59,171 - 69,613; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Holiday pay

Meal benefits

Transportation benefits

401(k) with match

Employee assistance

Training & growth

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Sous Chef at HMSHost Detroit Airport oversees a kitchen with demanding operations and guides production to meet brand standards. You will supervise staff, assist in menu planning, budgeting and safety practices, and ensure high-quality service for guests.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED (culinary training preferred), Serve Safe certification, and 3–5 years of kitchen supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED; post‑secondary culinary training preferred; brand certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day kitchen staff activities, assigns tasks, and sets deadlines.
• Promotes safety and sanitation, inspects food handling, follows HACCP procedures.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and supplies management.
• Maintains cost controls, service quality, and profitability.
• Ensures compliance with brand standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Mentors staff and assists in hiring decisions as needed.
• Ensures high-quality customer service and staff training.
• Speaks, reads, and understands instructions and policy documents.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Staff supervision

HACCP compliance

Serve Safe certified

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary culinary training

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

The Sous Chef at HMSHost Detroit Airport oversees a kitchen with demanding operations and guides production to meet brand standards. You will supervise staff, assist in menu planning, budgeting and safety practices, and ensure high-quality service for guests.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED (culinary training preferred), Serve Safe certification, and 3–5 years of kitchen supervisory experience.