Airline Lounges Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment is an esteemed part of Sodexo, a global leader in quality of life services encompassing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions. Sodexo operates worldwide, striving to enhance the quality of life for its clients and communities by delivering unmatched services and memorable experiences. Their dedication to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity reflects in their workplace culture where every employee is valued and respected regardless of background or identity. Sodexo promises a fair, respectful, and supportive work environment where individual ideas and opinions are encouraged to help build a stronger team.

The company is currently seeking a seasoned Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to join the elite team operating the Qantas One World Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, CA. This role provides an exciting opportunity to be part of a culinary-driven, upscale experience set within a thoughtfully designed travel oasis. The ideal candidate will exhibit an eclectic knowledge of gourmet menus, combining upscale to fine-dining experience with expertise in high-volume catering and event execution. This hands-on role demands a leader who is well versed in managing upscale food production, preferably with a strong scratch kitchen background from luxury hotels or high-end restaurants.

This position offers excellent quality of life with lots of room for growth and benefits available from day one, including three weeks of paid vacation to start. Applicants must be able to pass a TSA background check and obtain an airport badge, ensuring a secure and compliant working environment. The Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager will be entrusted with significant responsibilities such as purchasing, menu compliance, inventory control, food cost analysis, and food production forecasting, ensuring the highest Sodexo Culinary standards are met consistently.

In addition to leading food quality and recipe compliance initiatives, this role requires cultivating a motivated and innovative kitchen team. Ensuring adherence to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards is paramount. The candidate should possess a working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems to streamline kitchen operations. Sodexo offers competitive, equitable compensation based on education, experience, skills, and training, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) plans with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

Joining Sodexo means becoming part of a company that upholds the purpose to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. The Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager role is integral to delivering an exceptional customer experience in a prestigious airline lounge setting, blending culinary excellence, innovative leadership, and operational expertise in a high-profile environment. This is a unique career opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about food, leadership, and delivering superior service in a demanding, fast-paced setting.