SOUS CHEF

Compass Group USA; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest, part of Compass Group, is seeking a Sous Chef for the American Airlines lounges at DFW. Lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality, fresh, beautifully presented meals, and inspire a back-of-house team to deliver top-tier service in a fast-paced airport setting.

This role requires availability for weekends and evenings to match lounge operating hours and a focus on maintaining standards of quality and presentation across all service periods.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience across restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost control and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and supervise back-of-house staff.
• Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to roll out new programs.
• Assist with cost controls and inventory planning.
• Prepare and manage production sheets and ordering.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary experience

Food safety

Menu planning

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

ServSafe certification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations?Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

About the Role
Travelers don't just pass through an airline lounge. They arrive hoping for a moment of calm, a great meal and a warm welcome before their journey. As a Sous Chef with the American Airlines lounges at DFW, you'll be a key part of the culinary team that makes that moment happen. You'll help lead daily kitchen operations, keep our food fresh, beautifully presented and consistent, and inspire a back-of-house team that takes pride in every plate.

Please note: this role requires availability for weekends and evenings to match airport lounge operating hours.

What You'll Do

• Work side by side with your team in the preparation and cooking of a variety of food items
• Help plan and create menus that keep guests coming back
• Partner with the marketing and culinary teams to roll out exciting new culinary programs
• Help manage cost controls and keep expenditures on target
• Assist with ordering, inventory and production sheets so the kitchen runs smoothly
• Motivate, train, develop and direct back-of-house associates to deliver on the objectives of the operation
• Uphold American Airlines culture and guidelines, Health Department regulations, and our standards for quality, freshness and presentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including at least 1 year at a supervisory or lead level
• A background in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care or related food service operations
• Knowledge of food and industry trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost control and presentation
• The ability to set up and distribute production sheets
• Strong leadership, training and coaching skills
• Computer skills, including MS Office and Excel
• Preferred: ServSafe or Department of Health certification
• Preferred: Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Why Join Us

• Showcase your craft in a high-profile airport setting where every guest is a traveler who expects something special
• Help shape menus and new programs, not just execute them
• Grow your leadership skills by coaching and developing a talented back-of-house team
• Be part of a culinary team that takes real pride in food quality, freshness and presentation

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland,or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.