Lead Sous Chef — Upscale Airline Lounge Dining

Sodexo; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment is seeking a hourly Sous Chef to oversee upscale dining at the British Airways Lounge in Dulles, VA. This hands-on role requires experience in high-volume, fine-dining kitchen operations and a track record of mentoring culinary teams.

You will lead culinary operations, drive menu development, and manage procurement to ensure quality and value, while maintaining exceptional service standards for guests.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Chef role in upscale/fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing upscale food production and teams.
• Ability to design and standardize culinary operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a culinary team in a high-volume lounge setting.
• Oversee menu design and procurement to ensure best ingredients and value.
• Standardize culinary systems for consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with clients to reflect preferences in menus.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Menu planning

Communication

Organization

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Kitchen software

Job description

Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment is seeking a hourly Sous Chef to oversee upscale dining at the British Airways Lounge in Dulles, VA. This hands-on role requires experience in high-volume, fine-dining kitchen operations and a track record of mentoring culinary teams.

You will lead culinary operations, drive menu development, and manage procurement to ensure quality and value, while maintaining exceptional service standards for guests.