Japanese Cuisine Sous Chef - In-Flight Kitchen Leader

Gate Gourmet; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Disability insurance

Employee Discounts

Weekly pay

Free meals

Job summary

gategroup seeks a Sous Chef for Japanese cuisine in Dallas to support the Executive Chef. You will lead kitchen operations, ensure quality and safety, and coach a team in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong culinary skills, at least 1–3 years as a Sous Chef, and 7 years cooking experience, with HACCP/compliance oversight. In-flight catering or airline kitchen background is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in the Culinary Arts or a Culinary Arts certification preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience as a Chef and/or Sous Chef required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience as a cook required.
• Japanese cuisine experience and in-flight/high-volume food service background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food specifications and labor objectives meet Company and customer requirements.
• Supervise department for quality and quantity; ensure items are produced and dated to specification and HACCP/regulations.
• Set up shifts, assign employees, and optimize schedules; prepare production sheets.
• Order raw materials and produce additional meals as needed; manage daily production.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Japanese Cuisine

Leadership

Food Safety

ServSafe

Education

Associates degree in the Culinary Arts or Culinary Arts certification

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

gategroup seeks a Sous Chef for Japanese cuisine in Dallas to support the Executive Chef. You will lead kitchen operations, ensure quality and safety, and coach a team in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong culinary skills, at least 1–3 years as a Sous Chef, and 7 years cooking experience, with HACCP/compliance oversight. In-flight catering or airline kitchen background is highly valued.