Lead Sous Chef — Global Event & Airline Catering

DO & CO group; Redondo Beach (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Daily complimentary meals

Career development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Descripción de la vacante

DO & CO is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef for the LAX kitchen to elevate daily kitchen excellence, lead a high-performing team, and drive creative, cost-smart menu development. You will also cook at premier global events across the U.S. and worldwide.

Qualifications include a culinary degree or equivalent and 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for national and international career growth in a luxury hospitality environment.

Formación

• Culinary degree or certification preferred; 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of current catering industry trends.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and consistency.
• Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation protocols.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily kitchen operations within your assigned area, mentoring teams to ensure quality, technique, portions, presentation and cost control.
• Champion ingredient excellence by inspecting freshness, tastings, and standardizing recipes for consistency.
• Maintain production flow by monitoring inventory, preventing shortages, and communicating needs to the Executive Chef.
• Drive culinary innovation and catering excellence to elevate cost efficiency, quality and guest experience.
• Uphold production standards to meet timelines, quality benchmarks and client specs.
• Ensure menu items meet DO CO’s signature standards for airline meal specs and premium catering.
• Support the Executive Chef with proposal development, menu concepts, food cost control, and scheduling.
• Optimize staffing coverage and travel to DO CO catered events to match demand.
• Safeguard a world-class kitchen by enforcing strict sanitation and equipment care.

Conocimientos

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Educación

Culinary degree or certificate

Descripción del empleo

DO & CO is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef for the LAX kitchen to elevate daily kitchen excellence, lead a high-performing team, and drive creative, cost-smart menu development. You will also cook at premier global events across the U.S. and worldwide.

Qualifications include a culinary degree or equivalent and 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for national and international career growth in a luxury hospitality environment.