Head Chef

Kent, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is a globally recognized leader in airline catering and hospitality services, celebrated for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. As one of the largest airline catering providers worldwide, LSG Sky Chefs serves a vast network of clients across North and Latin America, consistently delivering top-tier culinary experiences and exceptional service. The company has been honored as "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for both 2023 and 2024, a testament to its dedication to quality, customer satisfaction, and industry leadership. Known for fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, LSG Sky Chefs values the contributions... Show More

Job Requirements

Apprenticeship or graduation from an accredited culinary school
Five years of experience in commercial cooking
Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations such as HACCP
Good communication and organizational skills
Service orientation
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications

Job Qualifications

Five years of experience in commercial cooking
Apprenticeship or graduation from an accredited culinary school
Additional certifications such as diet chef, industrial chef, design chef or equivalent professional experience preferred
Certification with the American Culinary Federation a plus
Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations such as HACCP
Good communication and organizational skills
Service orientation
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications

Job Duties

Support all food production activities in the Hot and Cold Kitchen in responsible CSC
Identify deviations in inventories and production, initiate countermeasures if necessary
Support the controls and adjust of production plans, estimate consumption of food and equipment required to execute the daily production
Ensure compliance of recipe specifications and conduct sense-checks (Gold Standards)
Participate in the development of food products and menus as needed
Be aware of content in catering manuals
update and distribute them within responsible CSC
Support the cost controlling of the budget, personnel and material costs
Participate in menu presentations internal and external
Coordinate and control countermeasures in production in case of customer complaints
Develop and support existing training strategy and training plans for kitchen staff in responsible CSC
Represent kitchen and kitchen staff in front of external stakeholders
Actively research and incorporate industry innovations and emerging food trends
Participate in marketing activities as needed
Ensure quality of goods received
Guarantee tidiness in food storage and maintain first in - first out principle
Guarantee adherence to hygiene, health and safety standards and HACCP regulations
Organize, staff and direct area of responsibility properly
Guide, motivate and develop subordinate employees within Human Resources Policy
Make the company's values and management principles live in the department
Implement and control the cost budget in area of responsibility
Initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standard, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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