Executive Sous Chef - Airport Club, High-Volume Catering

Compass Group, North America; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest, a leader in business and industry dining, seeks a hands-on Sous Chef for the Delta Sky Club at Atlanta International Airport. You will oversee daily culinary operations, coach a back-of-house team, and uphold top-tier food quality, safety, and service in a fast-paced lounge setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in culinary roles with strong catering experience and a proven ability to lead teams in high-volume environments, delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong catering experience managing high-volume banquet and event operations.
• Experience in high-volume environments: airports, hotels, corporate dining.
• Knowledge of food production, sanitation, and standards; HACCP familiarity.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel; able to manage inventories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations for the Delta Sky Club.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary team for operational excellence.
• Coordinate production, presentation, and high-quality offerings.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe execution, and seasonal initiatives.
• Support inventory, purchasing, receiving, and food-cost controls.
• Maintain HACCP, sanitation, and safety standards across services.
• Ensure consistent quality throughout service periods.
• Collaborate on new menu concepts and promotions with marketing.
• Prepare production schedules and distribute production sheets.
• Foster hospitality, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support sustainability and waste reduction efforts.
• Maintain a clean, guest-focused culinary operation.

Skills

Leadership

Catering experience

High-volume production

Banquet operations

Airport/lounge hospitality

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Eurest, a leader in business and industry dining, seeks a hands-on Sous Chef for the Delta Sky Club at Atlanta International Airport. You will oversee daily culinary operations, coach a back-of-house team, and uphold top-tier food quality, safety, and service in a fast-paced lounge setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in culinary roles with strong catering experience and a proven ability to lead teams in high-volume environments, delivering exceptional guest experiences.