Sous Chef-$78000 Per YEAR•Seattle,WA,USA,WA•Gategroup | Hiring

GateGroup is a leading global provider of catering and hospitality services primarily focused on the airline industry. With a reputation for excellence and a commitment to innovation, GateGroup delivers high-quality food services that enhance the travel experience for millions of passengers worldwide. The company operates state-of-the-art production kitchens and service centers that meet stringent safety and quality standards, ensuring that airline customers receive safe, fresh, and delicious meals during their journeys. GateGroup is currently seeking a motivated and engaged Sous Chef, Operations, to join their dynamic culinary team. This full-time position reports directly to the Executive Sous Chef or the Executive Chef for the unit and plays a critical role in helping design and prepare meals specifically tailored for airline customers. The Sous Chef, Operations will provide culinary expertise and leadership within a fast-paced, high-volume food production environment, promoting quality food services while ensuring strict adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations. The successful candidate will contribute to the planning and execution of daily food production efforts, working closely with Food Supervisors and other culinary staff to meet customer specifications and labor objectives. The role offers an annual salary range of $77,968.80 to $78,000.00, highlighting the company’s commitment to attracting top culinary talent. One of the key responsibilities of the Sous Chef, Operations includes supervising the kitchen department to ensure quality and quantity standards are met, implementing food safety coding systems compliant with FDA, USDA, and HAACP regulations, and optimizing work schedules to balance productivity and cost control. The Sous Chef will oversee raw material ordering, staff assignment, and ensure all food preparation meets the highest standards of quality. This position requires a hands-on approach to managing kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness throughout each shift, and consistently delivering food products that exceed customer expectations. Beyond day-to-day operations, the Sous Chef, Operations will play a vital role in staff development and retention. This involves coaching, counseling, and providing constructive feedback to culinary team members, while maintaining compliance with union or collective bargaining agreements where applicable. The individual is expected to foster a positive work environment through effective leadership and communication, driving continuous improvements in unit performance and employee engagement. Compliance with company policies, training requirements (including ServSafe certification), and operational procedures is mandatory to maintain the highest standards of workplace safety and food hygiene. GateGroup values excellence, integrity, passion, and accountability, expecting employees to embody these principles by treating each other with respect, communicating openly, solving problems collaboratively, and taking personal responsibility for their actions. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 401k with company match, company-sponsored life insurance, medical, dental, and vision plans, voluntary disability and life insurance options, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles. These benefits underscore GateGroup’s dedication to supporting the health and well-being of its workforce. This position requires physical stamina as the Sous Chef, Operations will regularly stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts that may exceed 10 hours. The work environment includes typical production kitchen conditions such as temperature fluctuations and noise. Candidates must be able to lift and move items over 25 pounds and be prepared to work a rotating schedule that averages over 55 hours per week. Travel of up to 25% may be required. The ability to effectively manage a diverse team of up to 40 employees and maintain strong external partnerships with airline customers is essential. If you are a culinary professional looking to advance your career in a respected and fast-growing company that is shaping the airline catering industry, GateGroup invites you to apply and be part of a team dedicated to making travel and culinary memories that last a lifetime.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• minimum 7 years professional cooking experience
• minimum 1-3 years supervisory experience
• ability to work rotating schedule and up to 55+ hours per week
• physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during shifts
• ability to lift 25 pounds or more
• compliance with company policies and procedures
• completion of all required training including ServSafe
• strong communication skills
• ability to cooperate with union regulations
• willingness to travel up to 25%