Sous Chef

Seattle, WA, USA|Onsite, Travel

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $77,969.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
401K with company match
company sponsored life insurance
Medical Plans
Dental plans
vision plans
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
voluntary life insurance
accident insurance
hospital insurance
Employee assistance program
Commuter Benefits
Employee Discounts
Free hot healthy meals

Job Description

gategroup is a global leader in airline catering and culinary services, dedicated to enhancing the travel experience for millions of passengers worldwide. With a strong emphasis on quality and safety, gategroup operates high-volume production kitchens that deliver meals and related services tailored specifically to airline customers. Its comprehensive approach integrates culinary innovation, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of airline catering logistics to ensure every meal served supports customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. The company fosters a dynamic work environment that values integrity, excellence, passion, and accountability, making it a sought-after place for culinary professionals to grow and thrive.
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Job Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years cooking experience
  • minimum 1-3 years as chef or sous chef
  • associates degree or culinary certification preferred
  • ability to work rotating schedules over 55 hours per week
  • ability to lift over 25 pounds regularly
  • ability to stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • completion of ServSafe or ability to complete
  • ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environment
  • compliance with company policies and safety procedures
  • willingness to travel up to 25 percent
  • good time management skills
  • proficiency in basic computer skills

Job Qualifications

  • Associates degree in the Culinary Arts or a Culinary Arts certification preferred
  • minimum 1-3 years of experience as a Chef and/or Sous Chef required
  • minimum 7 years of experience as a cook required
  • previous supervisory experience working in high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environment preferred
  • in-flight catering experience or experience in high-volume food service environment preferred
  • ability to cook meals according to detailed specifications
  • ability to work in fast paced, deadline driven environment
  • strong and effective leadership skills
  • ability to manage a team of cooks
  • ability to train others
  • must have excellent time management skills
  • strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills
  • innovation and ability to make changes to improve work environment and unit performance
  • experience with menu design a plus
  • basic computer skills required
  • working knowledge of Microsoft Office products preferred
  • ServSafe Certified preferred
  • excellent written and oral communication skills
  • bi-lingual in Spanish a plus

Job Duties

  • Responsible for ensuring food specifications and labor objectives meet all company and customer requirements
  • supervises department for quality and quantity
  • ensures items are produced and dated according to specification and coding system is adhered to correctly
  • keeps account of attendance
  • sets up paperwork
  • sets up each shift and assigns employees to specified sections
  • orders raw material from storeroom and produces extra meals at last minute as needed
  • prepares daily production sheet and assigns tasks to employees
  • works with and directs employees through the use of the production sheet and passenger counts
  • responsible for all food items after requisitioning them from the storeroom
  • trains and provides recurrent training of all employees on proper procedures of preparation
  • ensures safety procedures are adhered to
  • maintains cleanliness through shift to ensure quality product
  • manages daily production of hot and/or cold kitchens for quality and consistency
  • ensures compliance with company wage and hour policy including employees get rest and meal breaks
  • trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses
  • monitors daily manpower planning and schedules employees
  • responsible for employee retention and reducing turnover
  • coaches, counsels and prepares corrective actions for employees in compliance with union/collective bargaining agreements
  • reviews and ensures employees in chain of command are in correct cost centers and correct job titles
  • reviews and ensures union represented employees’ pay rates are correct based on wage scales and seniority
  • completes all company required training including ServSafe
  • complies with all company policies, procedures, and processes including required training

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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