Company Description

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Sous Chef who excels in motivating and managing kitchen staff to join our team. In this role, you will lead the kitchen team, ensuring an efficient cooking process and collaborating with the Chef on recipe development and menu planning within market trends and budget constraints, all while prioritizing quality and profitability using premium ingredients.

• Manage day-to-day Kitchen operations and culinary team in an assigned area.
• Execute Daily Food Service, Quality, Technique, Portion, Presentation and Food Cost Control. 
• Examine the freshness of ingredients and participate in food tastings. Standardize Production Recipes to ensure consistent quality. 
• Ensure there is no shortages or discrepancies in products or ingredients and inform the Executive Chef accordingly. 
• Participate in the growth of overall Catering: Cost, Quality, Presentation, and Innovation.  
• Ensure production processes, quality standards and deadlines are met. 
• Ensure products meet the meal specifications and the utmost quality standards at all times. 
• Support the Executive Chef with Catering Proposals, creativity, cost control, reports, and schedule. 
• Ensure availability of kitchen personnel based on business needs. 
• Ensure that appropriate Maintenance and Safety Standards are followed, and that kitchen team strictly adheres to state and federal regulations when it comes to food storage, handling and preparation and other safety and sanitation codes involving culinary utensils, kitchen equipment and overall cleanliness. 
• Maintain Culinary Excellence Standards. Train, motivate and manage kitchen personnel and supervise culinary activities as assigned. 

Qualifications

 

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service kitchens 
• Mandarin and Cantonese cooking experience highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary is highly desired  
• Knowledge of current catering industry trend 

Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Health Care + 401K. Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision  
• A wonderful workplace to call home, events, fun colleagues, with a host of competitive benefits
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas! 
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally 
• The opportunity to work with and rep resent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.