Chef de Cuisine: Luxury Delta One Airport Lounge Lead

Compass Group USA; SeaTac (WA); In loco; USD 95.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Eurest, part of Compass Group USA, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary program at the Delta One Lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This role demands a strong culinary leader with fine dining experience and a passion for delivering luxury hospitality to discerning travelers.

You will oversee kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, manage food cost, and lead a high-performing team to ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction in a VIP

Competenze

• 7+ years of progressive culinary experience, including 3+ years in a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or similar leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years of fine dining experience in an upscale restaurant, luxury hotel, private club, premium lounge, resort, or chef-driven concept.
• Experience in premium airport lounges, luxury hotels, Michelin-recognized restaurants, private clubs, or high-end catering environments preferred.
• Proven experience leading culinary teams in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary techniques, menu development, food trends, and ingredient sourcing.
• Experience delivering luxury dining experiences, including VIP service, chef-attended stations, tasting menus, and upscale buffet presentations.
• Strong understanding of food cost management, labor planning, purchasing, inventory controls, and budget performance.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, communication, and team development skills
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Mansioni

• Lead daily culinary operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and exceptional presentation standards.
• Oversee food production, preparation, and execution of all menu offerings.
• Develop and implement seasonal menus, recipes, and culinary programs in partnership with corporate culinary leadership.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Provide hands-on leadership during service periods and peak business hours.
• Drive culinary innovation through elevated dining concepts, VIP experiences, and special events.
• Partner with lounge leadership and client stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

years of experience

leadership

fine dining

airport lounge

menu development

food cost management

VIP service

certification

degree in culinary

flexible schedule

Formazione

Bachelor's or Associate in Culinary Arts or related

Descrizione del lavoro

Eurest, part of Compass Group USA, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary program at the Delta One Lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This role demands a strong culinary leader with fine dining experience and a passion for delivering luxury hospitality to discerning travelers.

You will oversee kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, manage food cost, and lead a high-performing team to ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction in a VIP