Head Chef (Korean/Asian Cuisines) - Quick Hire!

LSG Sky Chefs is a global leader in airline catering and hospitality services, renowned for delivering exceptional culinary experiences to passengers and airline clients across North and Latin America. The company prides itself on a reputation for quality, innovation, and excellence, substantiated by its recent recognition as "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024. With operations that emphasize consistent high standards and customer satisfaction, LSG Sky Chefs continuously pushes the boundaries of airline food service by embracing culinary creativity and maintaining rigorous quality controls. Its talented workforce is central to its success, ensuring that every meal served meets stringent taste, presentation, and safety standards to elevate the flying experience for travelers. The role of Head Chef specializing in Korean and Asian cuisines is a pivotal position within LSG Sky Chefs' Customer Service Center (CSC) located in Los Angeles, California. This onsite role offers a competitive salary ranging from $83,495.39 to $95,000. The Head Chef works closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily food production, ensuring that every dish authentically represents traditional Korean and Asian culinary heritage while adhering to company recipes and standards. The Head Chef plays a key leadership role, responsible for maintaining kitchen operations smoothly, leading quality control initiatives, and supporting food product development and menu innovation. In the absence of the Executive Chef, the Head Chef assumes full operational leadership of the kitchen, guaranteeing seamless workflow, staff supervision, and adherence to budgetary guidelines. This position demands a keen eye for detail to manage inventory, control production plans, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards, including HACCP regulations. The Head Chef also fosters training and development among kitchen staff to uphold the company's standards of culinary excellence and service orientation. Moreover, the role includes active participation in marketing efforts, menu presentations, and continuous research of industry trends to keep the culinary offerings fresh, innovative, and competitive. This role is ideal for a passionate culinary leader with extensive experience in commercial cooking, particularly with Korean and Asian cuisines. The candidate should demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, an in-depth understanding of food safety regulations, and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of culinary professionals. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications is also essential for managing production plans and documentation efficiently. By joining LSG Sky Chefs as a Head Chef, professionals engage in a dynamic and rewarding environment where their creativity and leadership directly contribute to the enrichment of the client and passenger dining experience, while also advancing their culinary career within a prestigious global company.

• Five years of experience in commercial cooking
• Apprenticeship or graduation from an accredited culinary school
• Must have knowledge of Korean and other Asian cuisines and cultures
• Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (HACCP)
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Service orientation
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications