Sous Chef - Delta One Lounge- LAX

Compass Group USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a Sous Chef for the Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The role requires a leader with fine dining experience, luxury guest expectations, and a passion for contemporary culinary trends.

Responsibilities include overseeing high-quality menu items, developing seasonal programs, and mentoring culinary staff to maintain exceptional standards in a premium lounge setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, with leadership duties
• Minimum 3 years of fine dining experience in upscale venues
• Strong knowledge of classical and modern culinary techniques, and premium ingredients

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality, restaurant-caliber items
• Lead and train culinary team to achieve operational excellence
• Develop menus, standardize recipes, and rollout new concepts in collaboration with corporate teams
• Maintain food quality, freshness, and presentation standards
• Oversee production schedules, inventories, and cost control measures
• Engage with lounge leadership and clients to ensure guest satisfaction

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Guest service

Food knowledge

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Tools

Excel

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Salary: 73000 - 75000 / yearly

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? Grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

Eurest is seeking an accomplished Sous Chef to join our team at the Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), an exclusive premium lounge designed for Delta's most discerning guests. This position requires a leader who understands the intricacies of fine dining, contemporary culinary trends, and luxury guest expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality, restaurant-caliber menu items.


• Support the execution of an elevated food program featuring seasonal menus, premium ingredients, and refined culinary techniques.


• Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, freshness, and presentation standards are maintained at all times.


• Assist with menu development, recipe standardization, and new menu rollouts in collaboration with corporate culinary and marketing teams.


• Lead, coach, train, and inspire culinary team members to achieve operational excellence and professional growth.


• Maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the kitchen.


• Oversee production schedules, prep lists, and station organization to ensure efficient service execution.


• Monitor inventory levels, ordering, receiving, and product utilization to minimize waste and control costs.


• Assist in implementing culinary innovations, upscale dining concepts, and enhanced guest experiences.


• Maintain strong relationships with lounge leadership and client partners to ensure operational success and guest satisfaction.


• Support special events, VIP experiences, chef activations, and curated dining programs as needed.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.


• Minimum 3 years of Fine Dining experience in an upscale restaurant, luxury hotel, private club, premium lounge, resort, or chef-driven concept.


• Strong knowledge of classical and modern culinary techniques, advanced cooking methods, ingredient sourcing, and contemporary food trends.


• Experience with luxury hospitality, VIP guest service, tasting menus, chef-attended stations, and elevated buffet presentations strongly preferred.


• Proven ability to execute sophisticated plating standards and maintain exceptional attention to detail.


• Experience in premium airport lounges, luxury hotels, Michelin-recognized restaurants, country clubs, or high-end catering operations is highly desirable.


• Strong understanding of food cost management, labor management, purchasing, inventory controls, and waste reduction strategies.


• Ability to create and manage production schedules, recipes, and culinary documentation.


• Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and team development skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic hospitality environment while maintaining the highest quality standards.


• ServSafe Certification or Department of Health Certification preferred.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and inventory management systems.


• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.


• Availability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

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.