Premium Lounge Sous Chef — Lead, Create, Elevate Dining

Nana Management Services, LLC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nana Management Services, LLC is seeking a Sous Chef to join the Alaska Airlines Lounge kitchen in Anchorage. You will be responsible for culinary execution, elevated plating, and supervising daily operations to maintain top hospitality standards.

The role covers production planning, menu compliance, and leadership of food service staff in a fast-paced lounge setting. Strong safety, sanitation, and teamwork are essential, with a focus on premium dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Alaska Food Handlers Card or ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire.
• At least 1 year of Kitchen Management or Sous Chef experience in a food service operation.
• At least 1 year of management experience with direct oversight of food service staff.
• Experience in safety and sanitation and health department inspections.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with high culinary standards.
• Ability to pass SIDA Badge test and Alaska AOA Badge requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform all main line food production duties.
• Purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and forecasting.
• May be responsible for menu and recipe development.
• Quality control in production and sanitation of areas.
• Supervise and train food service personnel.
• Arrange for staff to handle smaller item preparation.
• Oversee serving lines and ensure items are stocked.
• Ensure food safety sanitation and workplace safety standards.
• Use automated inventory, ordering, production and management systems.
• Develop and motivate team for culinary innovation; support safety programs.
• Follow uniform standards; assist other staff as needed.
• Supervise staff; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety knowledge

English proficiency

Team supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Steam tables

Dish machine

Knives

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Grill

Roasting ovens

Kettle

Job description

Nana Management Services, LLC is seeking a Sous Chef to join the Alaska Airlines Lounge kitchen in Anchorage. You will be responsible for culinary execution, elevated plating, and supervising daily operations to maintain top hospitality standards.

The role covers production planning, menu compliance, and leadership of food service staff in a fast-paced lounge setting. Strong safety, sanitation, and teamwork are essential, with a focus on premium dining experiences.