Sous Chef | Global Events & High-Volume Kitchen Lead

DO & CO AG; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals

Career development

Work at world-class events

Flexible schedule

International exposure

Job summary

DO & CO is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to elevate daily kitchen excellence at our LAX kitchen. You will lead a high-performing team, mentor staff, and contribute to creative, cost-smart menu development while supporting operations for premier global events.

Responsibilities include standardizing recipes, ensuring airline meal specs, and maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards, with opportunities to travel for international events.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree with knowledge of current catering trends.
• Minimum 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and mentor culinary teams.
• Standardize recipes and control food costs.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate with Executive Chef.
• Drive innovation and ensure quality for events.
• Uphold production standards to meet timelines and specs.
• Ensure airline meal specs and premium catering standards.
• Support proposal development, menu concepts and staffing.
• Optimize staffing and travel for DO&CO events.
• Maintain kitchen safety, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Train and supervise kitchen personnel.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

DO & CO is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to elevate daily kitchen excellence at our LAX kitchen. You will lead a high-performing team, mentor staff, and contribute to creative, cost-smart menu development while supporting operations for premier global events.

Responsibilities include standardizing recipes, ensuring airline meal specs, and maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards, with opportunities to travel for international events.