Sous Chef - Korean Cuisine Experience - LSG Sky Chefs : Job Details

Job Title: Sous Chef - Korean Cuisine Experience Job Location: Dallas-USA-75261 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $53,162.84 - 66,453.55

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 for Korean Cuisine is responsible for assisting in the daily kitchen operations, focusing on the preparation, presentation, and delivery of authentic and high-quality Korean dishes. This role ensures the consistency of flavor, authenticity, and creativity in every dish, while maintaining an organized, efficient, and safe kitchen environment. The Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef to execute innovative menus, uphold culinary standards, and manage kitchen staff. This role also includes contributing to the training and development of junior kitchen staff, and ensuring that food safety and hygiene standards are consistently met. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for Korean culinary traditions, a strong understanding of Korean flavor profiles, and the ability to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

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

• Three to five years of experience in commercial cooking, with specialization in Korean cuisine, or relevant apprenticeship or certification from a culinary school.
• Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations, including HACCP.
• Understanding of financial controls such as maintaining food costs within budget, managing stock levels, minimizing waste, and being cost-conscious.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
• Passion for Korean culinary traditions and an understanding of Korean flavors, cooking methods, and presentation.

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