Sous Chef-Commercial Operations

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $59,797.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Disability insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job Description

SkyChefs, established in 1942, has long been a leader in culinary excellence and operational innovation within the airline catering industry. As a trusted partner to some of the nation's premier airlines and retailers, SkyChefs delivers millions of meals annually through its 43 sites across the United States. Known for setting industry standards in aviation culinary services, airline support, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce, the company's operations are built around quality, dependability, and outstanding customer service. At SkyChefs, career opportunities extend beyond traditional roles, offering employees a chance to grow professionally, lead teams, and make impactful contributions in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment. The company prides itself on its commitment to inclusivity and maintaining a diverse workplace that values the contributions of women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The current opening for a PM Sous Chef in Denver, USA, near Denver International Airport, is an exceptional opportunity to join this prestigious culinary team. Offering a competitive salary range of $59,796.82 to $75,000.00, this full-time, on-site position runs from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM in a high-volume, fast-paced commercial food production environment. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the PM Sous Chef will play a critical leadership role overseeing evening meal production for premium airline catering, ensuring that culinary standards of quality, consistency, and food safety are uncompromisingly maintained.

This role demands a hands-on leader who brings a commercial food production mindset combined with a passion for culinary innovation. The successful candidate will contribute to menu development, elevate operational processes, and implement fresh, creative ideas to stay ahead in the competitive airline catering space. In addition to supervising the kitchen team and assuming Executive Chef responsibilities during absences, the PM Sous Chef will also be integral in managing inventory, monitoring food consumption, and maintaining food safety protocols laid out in HACCP regulations. The position offers benefits eligibility from day one with no waiting period, reinforcing SkyChefs' commitment to supporting its workforce.

Candidates should possess three to five years of commercial cooking experience or formal culinary education, demonstrating solid knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards, cost controls, and team leadership. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows applications will support operational management duties, including budgetary control and quality assurance initiatives. Overall, this role offers culinary professionals a platform to grow within a globally recognized organization renowned for its dedication to excellence and innovation in airport catering services.

Job Requirements

Three to five years of experience in commercial cooking or completion of culinary apprenticeship or certification
Knowledge of food hygiene regulations including HACCP
Ability to control food costs and inventory levels
Strong leadership and team management skills
Effective communication and organizational abilities
Service-focused mindset
Competence in Microsoft Office applications and Windows-based software

Job Qualifications

Three to five years of experience in commercial cooking or apprenticeship or certification from culinary school
Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations including HACCP
Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong communication and organizational skills
Service orientation
Ability to manage financial controls related to food cost, stock levels, and waste minimization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications

Job Duties

Executes and supervises food production activities such as cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, and cooking of food items
Assumes responsibilities of Executive Chef during absences including menu presentations
Supervises and coordinates kitchen helpers in food storage and adherence to FIFO principle
Conducts, coordinates, and supervises inventories of food supplies
Monitors material consumption and orders required food and equipment to meet daily production plans
Participates in the development of food products and menus for presentations
Ensures adherence to catering manuals and updates content as needed
Executes countermeasures in production to address customer complaints
Supports training of kitchen helpers
Maintains and monitors hygiene, health and safety standards, and compliance with HACCP
Conducts quality control checks according to HACCP regulations
Performs quality checks of goods received
Ensures compliance with recipe specifications
Organizes and staffs area of responsibility effectively
Guides, motivates, and develops subordinate employees
Embraces company values and management principles
Implements and controls cost budgets
Participates in company initiatives such as Global Quality Standard, HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing