Sous Chef

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC is hiring a Sous Chef for the brand-new White Plains kitchen in Armonk, NY. Training will be at the Teterboro facility in Carlstadt, NJ before the White Plains site opens in November 2026.

The role focuses on on-site culinary leadership, food safety, and customer-focused service for private aviation catering. The candidate will supervise kitchen staff, ensure high-quality food preparation, and maintain strict safety and cost procedures while supporting a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Four-year culinary degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of kitchen experience in catering or fine dining.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of hot foods and manage kitchen inventory.
• Quality control each order for adherence to guidelines.
• Maintain consistency in food quality standards and rotate products.
• Train kitchen staff on safety and SOPs and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Knife skills

Education

Four-year culinary degree

Job description

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLCFull Time USACW Manual LaborWhite Plains, NY, USSalary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 AnnuallyJoin Our New White Plains Team!Air Culinaire Worldwide, a leading private aviation catering and concierge services company, is hiring for our brand-new White Plains kitchen in Armonk, NY!Our fully renovated facility is scheduled to open in Mid-November 2026, and we’re looking for talented, passionate, food-service and customer-focused professionals to join our growing team.

What to Expect:

Work in a newly built, state-of-the-art kitchenBe part of a dynamic team serving the private aviation industryBring your culinary, food-service, hospitality, and customer-service talents to an exciting environmentTraining and initial work will take place at our Teterboro facility in Carlstadt, NJ until the new White Plains kitchen officially opensIf you’re passionate about food, hospitality, service, and exceeding customer expectations, we’d love to hear from you! New Kitchen: Armonk, NY Training Location: Carlstadt, NJ New Facility Opening: November 2026Come grow with Air Culinaire Worldwide and be part of something special from the beginning!

Job Purpose:

The Sous Chef is responsible for managing the kitchen staff in the absence of the General Managerand oversees the preparation of hot food and related inventory levels of the kitchen. The Sous Chef will be an on-site problem solver in the event of situations arising that require immediate action, and the Sous Chef will be provided the authority to make decisions to solve the problem following company procedures related to customer satisfaction, safety, and cost.

Responsibilities and Associated Duties:

• Under the direction of the GM/Kitchen Management staff, the Sous Chef’s primary responsibility is to oversee the preparation of hot food and related inventory levels of the kitchen while maintaining Air Culinaire Standards.
• 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.
• ACW is utilizing Shipday for all its logistical information. All employees who are organizing or delivering catering are required to use Shipday for all order logistics and deliveries to include delivery photo at point of delivery and the name of the recipient at point of delivery.
• Cell phones are made available for all company business related tasks.
• Dress professionally and within the guidelines of Company procedures including the company approved uniform.
• Carry company provided cellphones/radios at all times when on duty out of the office and communicate with your local operation and the company call center as required or needed.
• Exhibiting a keen understanding and demonstration of hospitality principles.
• All other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Measures of Success:

• Smart Goals- success will be measured using the Smart Goals, which are established annually, just prior to the new Fiscal Year starting which include:
• Stellar Customer Service
• Integrity & Accountability
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Teamwork Commitment

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• 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.

Operational Demands:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.

Flexibility required to work weekends and holidays.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Skills:

Ability to apply good judgement understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle, reach and carry with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Disclaimer:

Disclaimer:This position description highlights a general description of duties and responsibilities. Employee(s) may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described herein, and any duties are subject to change at any time, according to the needs of the location or Company.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC. does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.

Benefits Package:

• Air Culinaire Worldwide employees have the flexibility to design the benefit selections best suited for their needs.
• Full Time employees are eligible for healthcare and supplemental benefits on the first day of the month, following 30 days of employment.
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan with a discretionary 100% employer match of the first 6% of participant contributions.
• Plan entry is the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Three (3) medical plans to choose from, with an excellent employer contribution.
• Available Dental and Vision insurance
• Company paid basic life insurance, with the option to elect additional voluntary term life.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Available supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible SpendingAccount available (for eligible plans)
• Generous Vacation Program for full time employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Final Candidate Requirements:

• Pre- employment background check
• Pre-employment Drug Test
• MVR (if applicable to the position)
• E-Verify