Airline Lounges Executive Sous Chef

Sodexo Live! is a division of Sodexo, a global leader in quality of life services. Renowned for its expansive experience in food service, catering, and facilities management, Sodexo Live! specializes in high-end entertainment and hospitality venues, including sports stadiums, convention centers, and exclusive lounges. Their Airport Lounge Segment offers premium, luxury experiences to travelers, delivering exceptional culinary and service standards that elevate the guest experience at major airports. Through innovative management and a focus on customer satisfaction, Sodexo Live! consistently ensures memorable moments for elite clientele.

This particular role is with Sodexo Live!'s Airport Lounge segment at the prestigious American Express Centurion Lounge located in Charlotte International Airport, North Carolina. This exclusive lounge brand provides top-tier amenities and enhanced premium food and beverage offerings to its elite guests, making this position critical to maintaining the brand's high standards. As the Executive Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager, you will play a pivotal role by leading culinary operations and ensuring food quality and consistency meet Sodexo's exacting standards.

The position requires a manager who has prior culinary supervisory and management experience, combined with hands-on food production skills. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, this role demands strong leadership capabilities involved in purchasing, inventory control, menu compliance, food production forecasting, and the supervision of large-scale batch cooking.

You will be instrumental in developing and motivating your culinary team to embrace innovation while adhering rigorously to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety protocols. Familiarity with automated systems related to food inventory and production management will be essential for success in this position. Sodexo offers a fair and equitable compensation package that takes into account your education, experience, and skills, along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Sodexo’s culture values diversity, inclusion, and respect, fostering an environment where your ideas are heard and contributions valued. The company is dedicated to providing equal opportunity employment and supports professional development, offering career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement. Joining Sodexo Live! means becoming part of a forward-thinking team committed to quality, innovation, and operational excellence in the hospitality sector at one of the nation's most luxurious airport lounges.