Position: Exec Sous Chef, Ops
About: We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in the responsibility for the daily monitoring of the preparation of the pre-designed meals for multi-customer accounts with culinary expertise through the management of all Chefs, Cooks and production employees in all food production areas of a Large Catering unit. The Executive Sous Chef promotes and insures quality food services to airline clients and product management/waste in hub unit or facility of high complexity due to volume and international customer mix. Reports to the Executive Chef and acts as the lead chef in the absence of the Executive Chef.
Requirements: Education: Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree in the Culinary Arts or a related field, (formal culinary education) required; Certification as CCC from ACF, ProChef II or equivalent. Work Experience: Minimum 7-10 years in progressive Chef growth positions is required. Minimum of 1-3 years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, and restaurant or catering environment required. In-flight catering experience or experience in a high-volume food service environment required. Technical Skills: Ability to cook meals according to detailed specifications. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Must have strong and effective leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage a staff of 2 to 3 Sous Chefs and over production employees. Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus, but not required. Candidate must be comfortable with all levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program change. Ability to train others required. Excellent time management skills required. Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and leadership skills required. Basic computer skills required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products preferred. ServSafe Certified preferred. Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification required. Language/Communication Skills: Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Multi-lingual a plus.
Benefits: Commuter assistance, Disability insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Paid time off, Employee assistance program, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Employee discount, Life insurance
