SOUS CHEF - AMERICAN AIRLINES LOUNGE LAX

Eurest is a leading company in business and industry dining, known for providing exceptional food services to employees of some of the nation's largest and most prestigious companies across all industries and states. With a workforce of over 16,000 chefs and numerous in-unit associates, Eurest is dedicated to delivering world-class meals through various dining concepts including corporate cafes, executive dining rooms, on-site catering, and vending innovations. The company prides itself on its innovative approach, high performance, and rapid growth, fostering an enthusiastic and quality-driven work environment where employees thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. Eurest offers its team members exciting career opportunities at dynamic and interesting locations.

The position of Sous Chef II at Eurest, specifically serving the American Airlines Lounge at LAX, presents a rewarding opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to advance their career in a fast-paced and high-quality food service operation. This role is a key leadership position responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions within the lounge. The Sous Chef II supports planning, ordering, inventory management, and food preparation while ensuring compliance with client culture, health department regulations, and company standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation. This role includes motivating, training, developing, and directing back-of-house associates to meet the operational objectives and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction. The salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $77,000, reflecting the expertise and leadership required.

The Sous Chef II contributes to menu planning and creation, implements new culinary programs alongside the marketing and culinary teams, and manages cost control measures to optimize expenditures. This role involves hands-on participation in food preparation and cooking, emphasizing adherence to quality and safety standards at every step. The ideal candidate will possess at least five years of culinary experience with a minimum of one year in a supervisory or leadership role, experience across various food service settings such as restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, or healthcare, as well as a thorough understanding of food trends, sanitation, safety, and food cost controls. Certifications like ServSafe or Department of Health are preferred, and proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is beneficial. Educational qualifications such as an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts are also desirable.

At Eurest, associates benefit from an extensive range of perks including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, holiday leave, and wellness programs. Additional benefits like an associate shopping program, commuter benefits, employee assistance, and flexible spending accounts support employee well-being and work-life balance. Eurest is committed to equal opportunity employment and embraces diversity, ensuring fair treatment for all applicants and associates. They also provide accommodations for qualified employees and maintain a drug-free workplace. The company's commitment to compliance and fairness extends to hiring practices, including supporting fair chance hiring initiatives across several cities. This role offers a chance to work within a supportive and growing company environment, focusing on high standards of culinary excellence and operational success.