Executive Sous Chef - Asian Cuisine Mastery

dnata; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

dnata Catering seeks an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations for airline passengers. You will lead a team of chefs and kitchen staff in producing high-quality meals, while developing innovative menus to meet dietary needs and preferences.

You will ensure food safety, manage inventory and budgeting, and collaborate with R&D and Purchasing to source materials, launch new concepts, and optimize labor costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; associate degree and 5+ years leadership in high-end kitchens.
• Expert culinary skills with Michelin-starred or prestigious institutions experience.
• Must meet state/local food handler certification requirements; multilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations and menus.
• Lead chefs, cooks and staff in preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Maintain food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Manage inventory, supplier relations, budgeting, and cost optimization.
• Develop SOPs to increase productivity and control labor costs.
• Collaborate with R&D and Purchasing to source materials and launch concepts.

Skills

Culinary expertise

International Cuisine

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Associate degree (A.A.) or 5+ years culinary leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

dnata Catering seeks an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations for airline passengers. You will lead a team of chefs and kitchen staff in producing high-quality meals, while developing innovative menus to meet dietary needs and preferences.

You will ensure food safety, manage inventory and budgeting, and collaborate with R&D and Purchasing to source materials, launch new concepts, and optimize labor costs.