Premium Airport Lounge Sous Chef — Lead & Elevate Dining

Compass Group USA; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to lead the Delta One Lounge culinary team at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You will craft elevated lounge cuisine, mentor cooks, and ensure flawless execution for premium guests.

Join a world-class operation that champions quality, precision, and guest experience, with opportunities to develop new menus and train staff in a fast-paced, luxury aviation dining environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, including supervisory roles.
• Minimum 3 years of Fine Dining experience in upscale settings.
• Strong knowledge of classical and modern culinary techniques.
• Experience with luxury hospitality, VIP guest service, tasting menus, and chef-attended stations.
• Experience in premium airport lounges, luxury hotels, Michelin restaurants, or high-end catering.
• Strong understanding of food cost management, labor, purchasing, and waste reduction.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and team development skills.
• ServSafe or Dept. of Health certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and inventory systems.
• Degrees in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management preferred.
• Availability to work flexible schedules (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality items.
• Execute elevated food program with seasonal menus and premium ingredients.
• Assist with menu development, recipe standardization, and new rollouts with corporate teams.
• Lead, coach, train, and inspire culinary team members for excellence.
• Oversee production schedules, prep lists, and station organization.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and product utilization to minimize waste and control costs.
• Manage kitchen operations during service and provide hands-on leadership during peaks.
• Support special events, VIP experiences, and chef activations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Culinary methods

VIP service

Food safety awareness

Education

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Excel

Inventory systems

Job description

Eurest is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to lead the Delta One Lounge culinary team at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You will craft elevated lounge cuisine, mentor cooks, and ensure flawless execution for premium guests.

Join a world-class operation that champions quality, precision, and guest experience, with opportunities to develop new menus and train staff in a fast-paced, luxury aviation dining environment.