Lead Sous Chef, Luxury Airline Lounge

Sodexo; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Wellness Programs

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Live! Airline Lounges in Los Angeles is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for the Centurion Lounge at LAX, delivering an elevated guest experience through hands-on leadership.

The role requires strong scratch-kitchen leadership, flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays, and a track record in high-volume, luxury hospitality environments. You will standardize operations, mentor your team, design innovative menus, and manage procurement to ensure quality ingredients and

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in scratch kitchen operations.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Education and certifications as required by hospitality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and ensure elevated guest experience.
• Standardize operations and mentor the culinary team.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing for quality ingredients and cost control.
• Design and update menus reflecting client preferences and trends.

Skills

Leadership

Scratch kitchen

Menu planning

HACCP

ServSafe

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo Live! Airline Lounges in Los Angeles is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for the Centurion Lounge at LAX, delivering an elevated guest experience through hands-on leadership.

The role requires strong scratch-kitchen leadership, flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays, and a track record in high-volume, luxury hospitality environments. You will standardize operations, mentor your team, design innovative menus, and manage procurement to ensure quality ingredients and