Catering Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Hospitality

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation program

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen staff in the absence of the General Manager, overseeing hot food preparation and inventory onsite in SeaTac, WA. This full-time role requires leadership to maintain Air Culinaire standards and exceptional hospitality.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of kitchen experience in catering or fine dining, a four-year culinary degree preferred, and a current Safe Food Handling Certificate.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of kitchen experience in catering or fine dining.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of food handling procedures and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hot food preparation and inventory under GM direction.
• Quality control for each order per guidelines.
• Rotate, label and date all food; maintain food quality standards.
• Train kitchen staff on safety and SOPs.
• Coordinate with operations and Shipday for order logistics and delivery records.
• Dress professionally in company uniform and carry required devices.
• Demonstrate hospitality and carry out other duties as assigned by GM.

Skills

5-7 years experience

Food safety

Knife skills

Team leadership

Driving record

Problem solving

Hospitality

Safety SOPs

Education

Culinary degree (4-year)

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen staff in the absence of the General Manager, overseeing hot food preparation and inventory onsite in SeaTac, WA. This full-time role requires leadership to maintain Air Culinaire standards and exceptional hospitality.

The candidate should have 5–7 years of kitchen experience in catering or fine dining, a four-year culinary degree preferred, and a current Safe Food Handling Certificate.