Executive Sous Chef - Airline Lounge Kitchen Lead

Compass Group USA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef at the DCA Centurion Lounge. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure a safe work environment, and direct meal preparation in line with corporate standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience, a culinary degree, and strong leadership and cost-control skills. You will implement culinary programs and collaborate with marketing and culinary teams to drive excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level culinary education or equivalent experience.
• Experience in leading back-of-house teams.
• Knowledge of sanitation and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing kitchen operations and ensure safety and sanitation.
• Train and direct back-of-house staff to meet client expectations.
• Ensure high-quality food presentation in a cost-effective manner.
• Assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food prep.
• Support cost control and budget management.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Sanitation knowledge

Food cost understanding

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Culinary Arts / related field

A.O.S. Culinary Arts degree

Tools

SERVSAFE/HACCP

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef at the DCA Centurion Lounge. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure a safe work environment, and direct meal preparation in line with corporate standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience, a culinary degree, and strong leadership and cost-control skills. You will implement culinary programs and collaborate with marketing and culinary teams to drive excellence.