Aviation Catering Executive Sous Chef

Dnata; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata Catering is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading culinary operations and delivering exceptional airline meals. You will manage a team of chefs and kitchen staff, plan menus, develop recipes, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

This role focuses on quality, creativity, and cost efficiency in high-volume production. Based in California, the ideal candidate has 5+ years of airline catering or high-end kitchen leadership, a Bachelor's degree or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Associate degree (A.A.) or a minimum of 5+ years of culinary experience leading a kitchen in high-end establishments.
• Experience in Michelin-starred restaurants or highly reputable institutions.
• Must meet state/local food handler certification requirements where work is performed (Texas example referenced).
• Knowledge of global raw materials and experience creating balanced new menus.
• Proven ability to create exquisite culinary art with focus on taste, creativity, and presentation.
• At least five years of experience in high-volume food production and prior airline catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene.
• Supporting menu planning, recipe development, and culinary techniques to create memorable dining experiences while optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Overseeing inventory management, supplier relationships, and budgeting to ensure smooth operations and profitability.
• Developing and implementing SOPs to increase productivity and control labor costs.
• Ensuring compliance with food ready times (FRT) and exact quantities (order numbers).
• Training, coaching, and on-the-job development for staff to enhance skills and efficiency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Budgeting

Food safety

Airline catering

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate degree or 5+ years kitchen leadership

Job description

dnata Catering is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading culinary operations and delivering exceptional airline meals. You will manage a team of chefs and kitchen staff, plan menus, develop recipes, and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

This role focuses on quality, creativity, and cost efficiency in high-volume production. Based in California, the ideal candidate has 5+ years of airline catering or high-end kitchen leadership, a Bachelor's degree or