Gategroup

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $93,000.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

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

Job Description

gategroup is a global leader in providing innovative airline catering services and onboard retail solutions, serving airline customers with excellence and dedication. As a company committed to enhancing the travel experience, gategroup focuses on quality culinary services, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction across numerous locations worldwide. With a strong reputation in the airline catering industry, the company offers diverse opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Full-time employment is available with competitive annual salaries ranging from $90,000 to $93,000, complemented by a robust benefits package.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • associates degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Arts certification preferred
  • minimum 7 years cooking experience
  • minimum 1-3 years chef or sous chef experience
  • previous supervisory experience preferred
  • experience with Japanese and Asian cuisine
  • ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • strong leadership and team management skills
  • training ability
  • excellent communication skills
  • time management and multitasking skills
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • compliance with company policies and procedures
  • physical ability to stand and lift up to 25 pounds
  • willingness to work rotating schedule including over 55 hours per week
  • legal authorization to work in the USA

Job Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Arts certification preferred
  • minimum 1-3 years of experience as a Chef and or Sous Chef
  • minimum 7 years of experience as a cook
  • previous supervisory experience in high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environment preferred
  • in-flight catering or high-volume food service experience preferred
  • experience with Japanese and Asian cuisine
  • ability to cook meals according to detailed specifications
  • ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
  • strong and effective leadership skills
  • ability to manage a team of cooks
  • labor relations experience a plus
  • ability to train others
  • ability to give negative and positive feedback daily
  • excellent time management skills
  • ability to handle multiple tasks
  • strong organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills
  • innovative mindset
  • experience with menu design a plus
  • basic computer skills
  • working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
  • ServSafe Certified preferred
  • excellent written and oral communication skills
  • bi-lingual 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
  • keeps account of attendance
  • sets up paperwork and each shift
  • assigns employees to specified sections
  • orders raw material from storeroom
  • produces extra meals at last minute as needed
  • prepares daily production sheet and assigns tasks
  • works with and directs employees through production sheet and passenger counts
  • responsible for all food items after requisitioning
  • trains and recurrently trains employees on proper preparation procedures
  • ensures safety procedures are adhered to
  • maintains cleanliness through shift
  • manages daily production of hot and or cold kitchens for quality and consistency
  • ensures compliance with company Wage and Hour policy
  • trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures
  • monitors daily manpower planning and schedules employees
  • responsible for employee retention and reducing employee turnover
  • coaches, counsels, and prepares corrective actions in compliance with union agreements
  • reviews and ensures employees in chain of command are in correct cost centers and job titles
  • reviews and ensures union employees' pay rates are correct based on wage scales and seniority
  • completes all company required training including ServSafe
  • complies with all company required policies and processes

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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