Airline Lounges Sous Chef / Hourly

Sodexo's Airline Lounge Segment has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager to join the elite team of professionals who will operate the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, CA.  We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a culinary-driven, upscale experience within a thoughtfully designed travel oasis. The ideal Chef candidate will have an eclectic menu knowledge and upscale to fine-dining experience, with a strong background in high volume catering and events execution. This is a hands-on Chef role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production.  High volume, scratch kitchen background from Hotels or Restaurants is preferred.

This is a full time, hourly position.  Benefits available day one, with 3 weeks paid vacation to start!

Must be able to pass a TSA background check and obtain an airport badge. 

What You'll Do: 

• Culinary Leadership: Inspire and manage a team of culinary professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Menu Innovation: Design seasonal, trend-forward menus that cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to tailor culinary offerings for events, meetings, and daily service.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee kitchen operations, including ordering, inventory, food safety, and cost control.
• Training & Development: Mentor and train staff to uphold Sodexo’s standards of quality, safety, and hospitality.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;
• 2-3 years of KM or Sous Chef level management experience in a scratch kitchen
• safety and sanitation expert, servsafe certified.
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards;
• strong coaching and employee development skills;  
• have a passion for food and innovation.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience