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Executive Sous Chef

Flying Food Group
$75,000 to $85,000
life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Los Angeles
5807 West 98th Street (Show on map)
Sep 17, 2025
Executive Sous Chef Classification: Exempt Salary Range: $ 75,00 to $80,00 Reports to: Executive Chef Date: July 2025 Job Description The Executive Sous Chef assists the Head Chef in overseeing the kitchen operations, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation and presentation. This role involves maintaining inventory and upholding food safety standards while contributing to culinary innovation. Essential Functions Responsible for all facets of daily hot food production including presentations for airlines, maintenance of daily requisitions, production sheets and monthly updates. Ensure compliance with airline specification, personal hygiene and food handling procedures. Assist in departmental scheduling and control of hours and food cost. Assist in the development and training of employees. Assist in maintaining a good relationship between the departments. Other duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications 5 years Cook experience with a minimum of 2 years as a Lead Cook in a high-volume cooking institution/airline catering Knowledge of HACCP and FDA regulations Experience with multi-airlines (international customers preferred) Experience in leading and supervising employees Ability to read, speak and write English Self-motivator, team-leader Good organization and communication skills Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Supervisory Responsibility This position has non-supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This position is working in a high-energy kitchen environment that may involve long hours on their feet. This role requires collaboration with other departments. Physical Demands Must be able to lift heavy equipment. Must have hand and eye coordination. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stand for long periods; and reach with hands and arms. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a Full-time exempt position in a 24/7/365 work environment. Flexibility with weekdays, evenings and weekends required. Travel 0% (indicate the percentage of travel i.e. 20%) Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits Flying Food Group, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, commuter benefit, retirement program 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance.