Executive Asian Cuisine Sous Chef – Menu Innovation Leader

dnata; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata Catering seeks an Executive Sous Chef - Asian cuisine to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations for airline passengers. You will lead a kitchen team, develop diverse menus, and ensure safety, quality, and cost efficiency in high-volume service.

The role requires strong leadership, menu development, and collaboration with R&D, purchasing, and operations to meet production timelines and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Associate degree or 5+ years culinary leadership experience.
• Expert culinary skills with international Asian cuisine focus and presentation.
• State/local food handler certifications and airline catering experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining top food quality, safety, and hygiene per regulations.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of traditional Asian cuisine and desserts.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and culinary techniques for passengers.
• Oversee inventory, supplier relations, and budgeting for profitability.
• Develop SOPs to increase productivity and control labor costs.
• Ensure compliance with food ready times and exact quantities.
• Lead shift meetings to communicate goals and updates.
• Coordinate with R&D on formulas and processing of new products.
• Train and coach staff to enhance skills and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Communication

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Associate degree or 5+ years culinary experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

dnata Catering seeks an Executive Sous Chef - Asian cuisine to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations for airline passengers. You will lead a kitchen team, develop diverse menus, and ensure safety, quality, and cost efficiency in high-volume service.

The role requires strong leadership, menu development, and collaboration with R&D, purchasing, and operations to meet production timelines and deliver exceptional dining experiences.