Executive Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume Airport Kitchen

Compass Group USA; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Discount Marketplace

Wellness Programs

Identity Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

FLIK Hospitality Group, a division of Compass Group USA, is seeking an experienced and passionate Commissary Executive Sous Chef to support the culinary operations behind the Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

This leadership role partners with the Executive Chef to oversee a high-volume commissary kitchen responsible for producing exceptional, chef-driven food experiences for lounge guests.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a commissary, upscale restaurant, hotel, lounge, catering, or high-volume foodservice environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of HACCP, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading daily commissary kitchen operations.
• Oversee food preparation, production, and presentation while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Assist with menu execution, ordering, receiving, inventory management, and production planning.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Manage food and labor costs while maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members to achieve operational and service excellence.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and hospitality.
• Support the rollout of seasonal menus, culinary initiatives, and new programs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with operations and lounge leadership to ensure seamless food production and delivery.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Food safety

Menu execution

Cost control

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or related

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management systems

Job description

FLIK Hospitality Group, a division of Compass Group USA, is seeking an experienced and passionate Commissary Executive Sous Chef to support the culinary operations behind the Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

This leadership role partners with the Executive Chef to oversee a high-volume commissary kitchen responsible for producing exceptional, chef-driven food experiences for lounge guests.