Senior Executive Chef — Luxury Airline Lounge Dining

Sodexo; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! Airline Lounges seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for the Alaska Airlines Lounges in SEATAC airport in Seattle. This hands-on leadership role delivers an elevated guest experience through high standards and consistent execution.

You will standardize operations, mentor teams, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs, while building strong partnerships with clients and colleagues. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Management experience: 1–3 years.
• Related experience: 1–3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for high-volume lounge settings.
• Standardize operations and drive consistency across menus.
• Mentor and develop team members and future leaders.
• Collaborate with clients and internal partners to deliver elevated dining experiences.
• Develop innovative menus aligned with client needs and nutrition standards.

Skills

Leadership

Scratch kitchen

Menu planning

Operations improvement

Team mentorship

Food safety

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer systems

ServSafe

Job description

Sodexo Live! Airline Lounges seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for the Alaska Airlines Lounges in SEATAC airport in Seattle. This hands-on leadership role delivers an elevated guest experience through high standards and consistent execution.

You will standardize operations, mentor teams, and craft innovative menus that meet diverse client needs, while building strong partnerships with clients and colleagues. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required.