Executive Sous Chef — High-Volume Commissary

Flik Hospitality Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group, a Compass Group USA division, seeks a Commissary Executive Sous Chef to lead the Capital One Lounge commissary kitchen at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The role partners with the Executive Chef to deliver chef‑driven experiences in a high‑volume setting.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, thrives in a fast‑paced hospitality environment, and focuses on culinary excellence, safety, and operational efficiency. This role is on site at IAD.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume settings.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, sanitation, and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading daily commissary kitchen operations.
• Oversee food preparation, production, and presentation to high standards.
• Assist with menu execution, ordering, inventory, and production planning.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and safety standards.
• Manage food and labor costs while optimizing efficiency and reducing waste.
• Train and develop culinary team members for service excellence.
• Collaborate with operations and lounge leadership for seamless production and delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Inventory management

Menu execution

Education

Culinary/Hospitality degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management systems

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group, a Compass Group USA division, seeks a Commissary Executive Sous Chef to lead the Capital One Lounge commissary kitchen at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The role partners with the Executive Chef to deliver chef‑driven experiences in a high‑volume setting.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, thrives in a fast‑paced hospitality environment, and focuses on culinary excellence, safety, and operational efficiency. This role is on site at IAD.