Executive Chef: Luxury Airline Lounge Lead

Sodexo; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! Airline Lounges in Dulles, VA, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for the Lufthansa Lounge. This hands-on leadership role delivers an elevated guest experience in a high-volume, luxury lounge environment.

You will standardize operations, mentor a talented team, oversee procurement, and craft menus that meet client expectations and nutritional standards while forging strong partnerships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education required: Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent.
• Management experience: 1-3 years.
• Related experience: 1-3 years.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for a high-volume lounge environment.
• Standardize operations and mentor a talented team.
• Oversee procurement and sourcing for quality ingredients.
• Design menus balancing creativity, client preferences and nutrition.
• Cultivate client relationships and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu planning

Organization

Problem solving

Food safety HACCP

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo Live! Airline Lounges in Dulles, VA, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for the Lufthansa Lounge. This hands-on leadership role delivers an elevated guest experience in a high-volume, luxury lounge environment.

You will standardize operations, mentor a talented team, oversee procurement, and craft menus that meet client expectations and nutritional standards while forging strong partnerships with clients and internal stakeholders.