Senior Sous Chef — Fast-Paced Catering Kitchen Leader

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) employer match

Generous vacation

Job summary

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC is seeking a Sous Chef in Ashburn, VA to manage kitchen staff in the absence of the General Manager and oversee hot-food preparation and inventory levels on site. The role requires strong leadership, food safety knowledge, and the ability to solve problems to meet customer satisfaction and cost targets.

The Sous Chef will train staff on safety, SOPs, and proper handling procedures, while ensuring compliance with government regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Four-year culinary degree preferred.
• Individual must have 5-7 years of experience in a kitchen environment within a catering or fine dining establishment.
• A current Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures and government regulations regarding the food code.
• Culinary preparation and excellent knife skills are a must.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team-driven, fast-paced environment is essential.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• The Sous Chef must have an excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of hot food and related inventory levels of the kitchen.
• Quality Control each order for adherence to Corporate and Government guidelines.
• Maintain consistency in food quality standards.
• Rotate all products. Label and date all food in kitchen.
• Use preventative maintenance with all kitchen equipment.
• Train all kitchen staff on potential hazards and general safety and SOPs.
• Carry company provided cellphones/radios and communicate with local operation and call center as required.
• Exhibiting a keen understanding and demonstration of hospitality principles.
• All other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Knife skills

Education

Four-year culinary degree preferred

Job description

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC is seeking a Sous Chef in Ashburn, VA to manage kitchen staff in the absence of the General Manager and oversee hot-food preparation and inventory levels on site. The role requires strong leadership, food safety knowledge, and the ability to solve problems to meet customer satisfaction and cost targets.

The Sous Chef will train staff on safety, SOPs, and proper handling procedures, while ensuring compliance with government regulations and quality standards.