Executive Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Airline Catering

gategroup; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

gategroup is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily meal preparation and production for multi‑customer airline accounts. The role leads chefs, cooks and production staff across all food production areas, ensuring quality and compliance with recipes, portions, and standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing menu planning, training, waste reduction, and inventory control, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and operational excellence in a high‑volume,

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Culinary Arts required.
• CCC from ACF, ProChef II or equivalent certification.
• 7–10 years of progressive chef experience in high‑volume food production.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience in high‑volume production.
• Experience in in-flight catering or large catering environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and production to ensure quality and consistency.
• Lead chefs, cooks and production staff across all food production areas.
• Minimize waste and manage inventory using pull-system principles.
• Ensure HACCP, safety and regulatory compliance across the unit.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Menu planning

Food safety

HACCP compliance

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Culinary Arts

CCC/ProChef II certification

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

gategroup is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily meal preparation and production for multi‑customer airline accounts. The role leads chefs, cooks and production staff across all food production areas, ensuring quality and compliance with recipes, portions, and standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing menu planning, training, waste reduction, and inventory control, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and operational excellence in a high‑volume,