Catering Kitchen Lead - Quality & Team Safety

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the absence of the General Manager and ensure high-quality hot food preparation and inventory control. This full-time on-site role requires 5–7 years of kitchen experience in catering or fine dining, a culinary degree (preferred), and a Safe Food Handling Certificate.

A clean driving record is required. You will train staff, enforce SOPs, and coordinate with operations and Shipday for order logistics to

Qualifications

• Four-year culinary degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in a kitchen environment within a catering or fine dining establishment.
• A current Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures and government regulations regarding the food code.
• Culinary preparation and excellent knife skills are a must.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team-driven, fast-paced environment is essential.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• The Sous Chef must have an excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff in the absence of the General Manager and oversee hot food preparation and inventory.
• Ensure quality control for each order per guidelines.
• Rotate, label and date all food in kitchen to maintain standards.
• Train kitchen staff on hazards and SOPs and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with operations and use Shipday for order logistics and delivery details.
• Dress professionally and adhere to company uniform guidelines.
• Maintain professional communication with the operation and call center as needed.
• Demonstrate hospitality principles and support customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team leadership

Knife skills

Food safety

Food handling

Quality control

Decision making

Customer service

Education

Culinary degree

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the absence of the General Manager and ensure high-quality hot food preparation and inventory control. This full-time on-site role requires 5–7 years of kitchen experience in catering or fine dining, a culinary degree (preferred), and a Safe Food Handling Certificate.

A clean driving record is required. You will train staff, enforce SOPs, and coordinate with operations and Shipday for order logistics to