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Sous Chef

Long Beach, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $52,900.00 - $71,500.00
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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
Opportunity to work at global events
innovative work environment
Equal employment opportunity

Job Description

DO & CO is a leading international hospitality company renowned for its culinary excellence and gourmet entertainment offerings. Operating in 33 locations across 12 countries and 3 continents, DO & CO specializes in Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels. The company is passionately committed to delivering high-quality food and exceptional service standards globally, refining classic dishes, exploring new culinary innovations, and consistently exceeding expectations. DO & CO's dedication to hospitality excellence positions it as a top choice for clients seeking premium culinary experiences whether on the ground or in the sky.

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Job Requirements

  • Culinary degree or certification preferred
  • Minimum of three years professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
  • 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
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree or certification is preferred
  • Minimum of 3+ professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
  • 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 assigned area, guiding and mentoring culinary teams to deliver exceptional food quality, flawless technique, and 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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