Airline Lounges Executive Sous Chef

Sodexo Live! is a leading global provider of food services and facilities management, known for delivering exceptional experiences across diverse environments including airports, stadiums, and entertainment venues. Catering to a vast clientele, Sodexo focuses on combining innovation, quality, and exceptional service standards to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence. The company operates worldwide and is committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and sustainability within its workforce and service delivery. Their Airport Lounge Segment stands out as a premium offering, delivering an exclusive and luxurious experience to travelers in some of the busiest international airports. Sodexo Live! manages renowned spaces that emphasize comfort, exclusivity, and top-tier amenities that enhance the overall travel experience for elite guests.

Currently, Sodexo Live! is seeking an Executive Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager for the American Express Centurion Lounge located at Charlotte International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role plays a key part in supporting the executive chef and overseeing kitchen operations within a high-end airport lounge environment. The Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for managing culinary activities with an emphasis on supervising food production, ensuring compliance with standardized recipes, and maintaining premium food quality. This position requires a hands-on approach to kitchen management, including large-scale batch cooking and active participation in the kitchen workflow, making it ideal for a culinary professional with strong leadership and practical cooking skills.

The lounge operated by Sodexo is distinguished by its luxurious setting and curated amenities, aiming to elevate the experience of high-net-worth travelers through expanded premium food and beverage offerings. This role is critical in upholding Sodexo Culinary standards related to food safety, sanitation, and quality while fostering a culture of innovation and employee development within the culinary team. The Executive Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager will also manage inventory controls, food purchasing, and production forecasting, implementing automated inventory management systems to optimize operations.

Compensation for this role is equitable and reflective of the candidate's education, experience, and skills, offering a competitive salary package. Sodexo provides a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing health, wellness, and career advancement opportunities. Candidates with a supervisory culinary background in upscale dining environments such as hotel banquets, country clubs, or upscale restaurants will find this position well-suited to their skills and aspirations. Strong leadership, mentoring capabilities, adaptability to flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays, and a passion for culinary innovation are essential for success in this role.

Sodexo Live! places high value on creating a respectful, inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and contribute fully. The company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity ensures a diverse and supportive environment. Working at Sodexo offers not just a job but a career path with growth potential, tuition reimbursement, and the unique chance to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in culinary and guest services at a premier, exclusive airport lounge.