Sous Chef

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for three consecutive years 2023, 2024, and 2025, LSG Sky Chefs is committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of its talented employees. Operating across North and Latin America, the company prides itself on consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to clients and their passengers. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, LSG Sky Chefs has built a global reputation that sets the standard in airline catering and hospitality services.

This role of Sous Chef is essential within LSG Sky Chefs’ operational kitchen teams, located in Phoenix, USA. The position offers a competitive salary range of $55,023.54 to $68,779.42 annually and requires an on-site presence. As a leadership position, the Sous Chef plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and high-quality operation of the kitchen. The successful candidate will oversee daily food production activities, maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards mandated by HACCP, FDA, USDA, and company policies. The Sous Chef will be responsible for leading and developing the kitchen team, managing inventory and portion control, supporting menu and recipe development efforts, and driving operational efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance.

The Sous Chef is also tasked with supervising and training kitchen staff to meet high standards of culinary excellence consistently. This includes coordinating meal production to ensure quality, portion accuracy, and presentation standards are upheld. Inventory management is a critical responsibility, involving tracking food usage, minimizing waste, and ensuring timely receipt and inspection of deliveries. The Sous Chef fosters a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment with ongoing equipment sanitation. Additional responsibilities include overseeing scheduling and performance management for hourly kitchen employees and supporting cost-control strategies through labor optimization and waste reduction.

In this multifaceted role, the Sous Chef balances culinary creativity with strong operational and leadership skills. The position supports continuous improvement initiatives like menu planning and recipe development and contributes to achieving production goals through collaborative teamwork. With a focus on excellence and innovation, the Sous Chef contributes significantly to the outstanding food experiences for clients and passengers that LSG Sky Chefs is known for globally. This role offers opportunities for advancement and career growth within a world-class airline catering company dedicated to quality, safety, and professional development.