What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef - Airline Catering position at LSG Sky Chefs?

Job Title : Sous Chef - Airline Catering

Job Location : Dulles-USA-20166

Work Location Type : On-Site

Salary Range : $63,795.33 - 79,744.17

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

The purpose of the Sous Chef at LSG Sky Chefs is to assist in the efficient operation of the kitchen by preparing and executing high-quality Western and Korean-inspired dishes for airline catering services. This role involves overseeing kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety standards, and maintaining the consistency and authenticity of Korean flavors and presentations. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef to innovate and refine menu offerings, manage inventory, and ensure the timely delivery of meals that meet both culinary and safety standards. This position is key in supporting a seamless kitchen operation while upholding LSG Sky Chefs' commitment to excellence in the airline catering industry.

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

Maintains and monitors hygiene, health and safety standards and monitors that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered to

Maintains and monitors quality, conducts quality control checks according to HACCP regulations

Conducts quality checks of goods received

Monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications

Leadership

Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed

Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy

Make the company's values and management principles live in the department(s)

Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations

Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, Lean Manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Three to five years of experience in commercial cooking or Apprenticeship or Certification from culinary school required

Korean or Asian culinary experience a plus

Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (HACCP)

Understand and demonstrate concepts of financial controls (ex : keep food cost within budget, control stock levels while being cost conscious, minimize waste)

Good communication and organizational skills

Service orientation

Leadership skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications

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

Salary : $63,795 - $79,744

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