Sous Chef - Development - LSG Sky Chefs : Job Details

Job Title: Sous Chef - Development Job Location: Irving-USA-75039 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $67,748.00 - 84,186.00

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.

The Sous chef will be responsible for supporting all culinary related activities to include but not limited to menu design & development, menu presentations, yielding, etc. They will also be responsible for maintaining all aspects of the test kitchen to include ordering, maintenance, inventory control, FIFO rotation, and cleanliness.

 Responsible for supporting all culinary related activities in the North American Region.  Support the Design & Development Chefs on the development of new and innovative products for the company and customers.  Participate in culinary related workshops, trade shows and continuing education opportunities on learning new and innovative culinary methods, techniques and ingredients.  Work with external vendors on the development of new menu items and ingredients for our airline customers.  Travel across the North American region supporting menu presentations.  Maintain all areas of the HQ test kitchen and equipment that pertain directly to the culinary process.  Responsible for organizing and rotating all related ingredients products (dried storage, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer) to maximize shelf life and reduce waste.  Work with cross functional teams consisting of chefs, managers, procurement personnel, analyst, and CBASE team members to achieve common goals in the Modular Menu Design R&D process.  Documentation, yielding and data entry of ingredients used in the Modular Menu R&D design process.  Preparation of menu items to ensure accuracy of recipe specifications and methodology.  Learn, create and document ingredients and recipe specifications to include methodology into company computer program (CBASE) for both MS3 (ingredient) and MS2 (recipe) creation.  Participate in team process improvement strategies and menu development projects.  Maintain detailed information on all culinary related projects and their activities.  Learn the Gatekeeper process and create MS3 for requested ingredients.  Participate and support in all company sponsored initiatives.  Support all company extracurricular events and activities (Customer luncheons, Special Events, Executive Board Meetings, etc.).

 Associate degree in culinary arts program or equivalent accredited culinary apprentice program.  Ability to manage a test kitchen to ensure it is fully operational at all times and able to pass all inspections.  Three to five years working as an experienced Sous chef.  Prior menu development and specification writing skills a plus but not required.  Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (HACCP).  Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.  Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications with the ability to learn internal company computer programs.  American Culinary Federation certification as a Sous chef a plus but not required

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