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Sous Chef

Warren, MI, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $49,500.00 - $66,800.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
daily complimentary meals
Career development opportunities
Flexible Schedule
Travel opportunities
Innovation-driven culture
Exposure to global events

Job Description

DO & CO is a globally renowned hospitality company that excels in delivering gourmet culinary experiences across multiple domains, including Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels. With operations spanning 33 locations in 12 countries across 3 continents, DO & CO is an established leader in high-quality food services that captivate taste buds worldwide. The company is synonymous with refined classics and continuous innovation, setting new standards for culinary excellence and customer satisfaction. Its commitment to quality extends beyond food to include premium catering services at some of the most prestigious global events such as Formula 1... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Culinary degree or certification preferred
  • minimum of 3 years professional cooking experience in high-volume kitchen environments
  • strong knowledge of catering industry trends
  • ability to maintain high standards under pressure
  • understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation guidelines
  • effective communication and teamwork skills

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree or certification is preferred
  • minimum of 3+ professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen environment required
  • 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

Job Duties

  • Lead daily kitchen operations within your 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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