CHEF, SOUS I Delta Sky Club

Compass Group USA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

FSAs

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest, the leader in business and industry dining, invites you to join the Delta Sky Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) as Sous Chef. Bring culinary expertise to a premium lounge environment where leadership, elevated offerings, and guest satisfaction define success.

As Sous Chef, you will lead the culinary team, ensure operational excellence, and inspire culinary innovation while delivering elevated experiences for travelers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of culinary leadership in hospitality or contract foodservice.
• Experience in high-volume food production and catering environments.
• Knowledge of food and beverage trends, quality, and presentation.
• Culinary degree or formal training preferred; ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Oversee daily production, ensuring food quality and presentation.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and product rotation.
• Support menu development and culinary initiatives.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume production

Food safety HACCP

Budget & cost control

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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Salary: $75000 - $76500 / yearly

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high-performing, and fast-growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality, and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

Join Eurest, the leader in business and industry dining, and bring your culinary expertise to one of the most dynamic environments in hospitality: the Delta Sky Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

At Eurest, we don't just serve meals; we create exceptional experiences for travelers from around the world.

As a Sous Chef, you'll play a key leadership role in delivering elevated culinary offerings, ensuring operational excellence, and inspiring a talented culinary team in a premium lounge setting.

If you're passionate about culinary innovation, guest satisfaction, and leading high-performing teams, this could be your next great career opportunity.

What You'll Do

As the Sous Chef, you will support the culinary team in overseeing all aspects of the culinary operation, ensuring the delivery of exceptional food and service every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in leading and developing a high-performing culinary team
• Execute creative, fresh, and elevated menu offerings that enhance the guest experience
• Oversee daily food production and ensure consistency in quality and presentation
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product rotation
• Support food cost control initiatives and budget management
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance
• Partner with leadership on new menu development and culinary initiatives
• Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction through outstanding food quality and service
• Support catering and special event execution within the lounge environment
• Promote sustainable culinary practices and operational efficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of culinary leadership experience in hospitality, restaurants, fine dining, hotels, airport lounges, or contract foodservice
• Experience in high-volume food production and catering environments
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage trends, quality standards, and presentation techniques
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including food cost controls and inventory management
• Working knowledge of HACCP food safety standards
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
• Experience with expo cooking and fast-paced service operations
• Knowledge of P&L management and contract-managed foodservice operations is a plus
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Passion for innovation, guest service, and team development

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland,or to be performed Remotely,click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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