Sous Chef

Job Title :  Sous Chef

Job Location :  Seattle-USA-98188

Work Location Type :  On-Site

Salary Range :  $78,027.73 - 82,534.87

About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.

Role Purpose Statement

This Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing and the preparation of high-quality airline meals in accordance with company standards, menu specifications and production schedules.

They will also oversee 25-50 kitchen production workers in the preparation of meals including ensuring portion weight, seasoning, food quality, and that food is plated up to customer specification. While meeting required safety, hygiene, and quality standards. To be considered for this position you must understand food tasting to know if it meets culinary gold standards.

Must be able to work weekends and the day or night shift.

Main Accountabilities

Food Production

• Executes and supervises food production activities, e.g. proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, cooking of food items etc.
• Assumes responsibilities of Executive Chef when he / she not available ie. Vacation, off-days, menu presentation to customers, etc.
• Supervise, coordinate and control kitchen helpers in food storage (e.g. maintaining tidiness, following the first in - first out principle)
• Conducts, coordinates and supervises inventories
• Monitors material consumption and orders required food and equipment on a daily basis to satisfy the daily production plan
• Participates in the development of food products and menus as needed for menu presentations
• Must be aware of content in catering manuals; conducts updates when necessary
• Executes countermeasures in the production in case of customer complaints
• Supports training of kitchen helpers

Quality

Leadership

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.