Premium Airport Lounge Executive Sous Chef

Sodexo; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Matching

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo Live! at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Chase Sapphire Lounge seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary excellence in an upscale, high-volume setting.

You will standardize operations, mentor staff, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs, all while building strong client partnerships. You will oversee procurement, ensure food safety per ServSafe and HACCP guidelines, and drive continuous improvement in your area, shaping culinary strategy for elevated

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary expertise in high-volume, fast-paced kitchens.
• Leadership and management experience with mentoring teams.
• Advanced menu planning with current culinary trends and client preferences.
• Knowledge of HACCP and ServSafe fundamentals for food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead standardization of culinary operations across the lounge.
• Mentor and develop kitchen staff and future leaders.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client preferences and nutrition standards.
• Oversee procurement and cost-effective sourcing of ingredients.
• Build strong partnerships with clients through exceptional service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchens

Menu planning

Staff mentoring

Food safety HACCP/ServSafe

Operations systems

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo Live! at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Chase Sapphire Lounge seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary excellence in an upscale, high-volume setting.

You will standardize operations, mentor staff, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs, all while building strong client partnerships. You will oversee procurement, ensure food safety per ServSafe and HACCP guidelines, and drive continuous improvement in your area, shaping culinary strategy for elevated