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Events-Centric Sous Chef

Hawthorne, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Salary range $80,000 - $100,000 annually
daily complimentary meals
401k
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible schedule
Career development opportunities
Opportunity to attend world-class events

Job Description

DO & CO is a distinguished global leader in the luxury hospitality and gourmet entertainment industry, operating across three dynamic business segments—Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels. Established with a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences, DO & CO has expanded its footprint to 33 locations spanning 12 countries and three continents. Renowned for maintaining the highest standards in both product quality and service, the company is continuously innovating by refining classics, developing new culinary concepts, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in hospitality. Their commitment to excellence is evident in every facet of... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 3+ years professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
  • Culinary degree or certification preferred
  • Knowledge of current catering industry trends
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • Attention to detail and consistency in food quality
  • Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation protocols
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to work long hours on foot
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3+ professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
  • Culinary degree or certification is preferred
  • Knowledge of current catering industry trends
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and consistency in food quality
  • Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation protocols
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures
  • Flexibility to work different shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Job Duties

  • Lead daily kitchen operations within assigned area, guiding and mentoring culinary teams to deliver exceptional food quality, flawless technique, consistent portioning, presentation, and cost control
  • Champion ingredient excellence by inspecting freshness, participating in tastings, and standardizing production recipes to ensure consistency across all menus
  • Maintain seamless production flow by monitoring inventory levels, preventing shortages, and proactively communicating needs or discrepancies to the Executive Chef
  • Drive culinary innovation and catering excellence by contributing ideas that elevate cost efficiency, quality, presentation, and overall guest experience
  • Uphold rigorous production standards to guarantee timelines, quality benchmarks, and client specifications are met without compromise
  • Ensure menu items meet DO & CO’s signature standards, delivering products that align precisely with airline meal specs and premium catering expectations
  • Support the Executive Chef with proposal development, creative menu concepts, food cost control, operational reporting, and team scheduling
  • Optimize staffing coverage and travel to DO & CO catered events, to ensure culinary personnel levels align with business demands and operational needs
  • Safeguard a world-class kitchen environment by enforcing strict compliance with federal/state food safety regulations, sanitation protocols, equipment care, and overall cleanliness standards
  • Maintain culinary excellence standard by training, motivating and managing kitchen personnel and supervising culinary activities as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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