Gategroup

Sous Chef, Operations

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

GateGroup is a global leader in airline catering and retail solutions, committed to providing high-quality food and exceptional service to airline customers worldwide. As a major player in the travel and food services sector, GateGroup excels in crafting culinary experiences that enhance the journey of every traveler. The company operates with a passion for excellence, innovation, and sustainability, offering a stimulating work environment where employee engagement and development are highly valued. Serving major airlines and airports across the United States and beyond, GateGroup emphasizes strict safety protocols and quality standards in all areas of its operations.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • minimum 7 years cooking experience
  • minimum 1-3 years supervisory experience as chef or sous chef
  • ability to work long, rotating shifts
  • physical ability to lift 25 pounds
  • availability for up to 25 percent travel
  • compliance with company policies and procedures
  • ability to stand and move for long periods
  • food safety training completed

Job Qualifications

  • Associates degree in culinary arts or culinary arts certification preferred
  • minimum 1-3 years of experience as a chef and/or sous chef required
  • minimum 7 years of experience as a cook required
  • previous supervisory experience in high volume, manufacturing, food production, restaurant or catering environment preferred
  • in-flight catering or high-volume food service experience preferred
  • ability to cook meals according to detailed specifications
  • ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • strong and effective leadership skills
  • ability to manage a team of cooks
  • labor relations experience a plus
  • ability to train others
  • ability to provide daily feedback to employees
  • excellent time management skills
  • strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills
  • innovative mindset with ability to improve operations
  • experience with menu design a plus
  • basic computer skills required
  • working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred
  • ServSafe certification preferred
  • excellent written and oral communication skills
  • bilingual in Spanish a plus

Job Duties

  • Responsible for ensuring food specifications and labor objectives meet all company and customer requirements
  • supervises department for quality and quantity
  • ensures items are produced and dated according to specification and coding system adherence
  • keeps account of attendance
  • sets up paperwork
  • sets up each shift and assigns employees to specified sections
  • orders raw material from storeroom and produces extra meals at last minute as needed
  • prepares daily production sheet and assigns tasks to employees
  • works with and directs employees through the use of production sheet and passenger counts
  • responsible for all food items after requisitioning from storeroom
  • provides training and recurrent training of all employees on proper preparation procedures
  • ensures safety procedures and maintains cleanliness during shift
  • manages daily production of hot and/or cold kitchens for quality and consistency
  • ensures compliance with company wage and hour policies including rest and meal breaks
  • trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to maximize productivity and minimize labor and food expenses
  • monitors daily manpower planning and schedules employees
  • responsible for employee retention and reducing turnover
  • coaches, counsels, and prepares corrective actions in compliance with union/collective bargaining agreements
  • reviews and ensures employees are placed in correct cost centers and job titles
  • reviews and verifies union employees' pay rates
  • completes all company required training including ServSafe
  • ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and processes

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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