Sous Chef, Operations

NYC, NY, USA|Onsite, Travel

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $52,300.00 - $70,600.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Worker's Compensation

Job Description

gategroup is a leading global provider of airline catering and logistics services, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the aviation industry. With operations spanning numerous countries, gategroup has established itself as a trusted partner for airlines globally, delivering high-quality meals and ensuring the best travel experience for airline passengers. Known for its emphasis on food safety, sustainability, and culinary expertise, the company offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where culinary professionals can grow and make a significant impact in an essential industry.

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Job Requirements

Associates degree or Culinary Arts certification preferred
minimum 1-3 years as Chef/Sous Chef
minimum 7 years as cook
ability to work in fast paced environment
leadership skills
ability to manage team
adherence to food safety regulations
ability to lift over 25 pounds
physical stamina for 10+ hour shifts
willingness to travel up to 25 percent
ServSafe certification preferred
strong communication skills
completion of company training
compliance with company policies

Job Qualifications

Associates degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Arts certification preferred
minimum 1-3 years experience as a Chef and/or Sous Chef
minimum 7 years experience as a cook
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 a fast paced, deadline driven environment
strong leadership skills
ability to manage a team of cooks
experience with labor relations a plus
ability to train others
excellent time management skills
strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills
ability to provide feedback
experience with menu design a plus
basic computer skills
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, organizes each shift and assigns employees to specified sections
orders raw material from storeroom and produces extra meals as needed
prepares daily production sheet and assigns tasks to employees
responsible for all food items after requisitioning from storeroom and trains employees on preparation procedures
ensures safety procedures and cleanliness standards are followed
manages daily production for quality and consistency
ensures compliance with wage and hour policy including rest and meal breaks
trains and monitors employees to maximize productivity and control costs
monitors manpower planning and schedules employees
responsible for employee retention and reducing turnover
coaches, counsels and prepares corrective actions in compliance with union agreements
reviews employee pay rates and cost center accuracy
completes all required company training including ServSafe
complies with all company policies and processes

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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