SR SOUS CHEF - Delta One Premium Lounge - Boston Logan International Airport

Job Summary

Ready to Help Lead an Elevated Culinary Experience?

Restaurant Associates is seeking a talented, passionate, and highly skilled Senior Sous Chef to support the culinary leadership team at the exclusive Delta One Lounge at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

This premium hospitality environment is designed for Delta's most discerning travelers and features elevated cuisine, exceptional presentation, and world-class service.

As the Senior Sous Chef, you will partner closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily culinary operations, execute innovative menus, maintain exceptional food quality standards, and lead a high-performing culinary team.

This role is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and is passionate about delivering luxury dining experiences while developing talent and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and exceptional presentation standards.
• Supervise food preparation, production, execution, and plating of all menu offerings.
• Support the development and implementation of seasonal menus, recipes, and culinary initiatives in partnership with company culinary leadership.
• Drive culinary innovation through creative menu offerings featuring local New England flavors and seasonal ingredients.
• Lead, coach, train, recruit, and mentor culinary team members while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with labor management, food cost controls, purchasing, inventory management, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Provide hands-on leadership during service periods, peak travel times, and special events.
• Maintain an organized, spotless kitchen environment that reflects the standards of a luxury hospitality operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, Culinary Certificate, or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience, including leadership responsibilities in upscale dining environments.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fine dining restaurants, luxury hotels, private clubs, premium lounges, chef-driven concepts, or high-end catering operations.
• Strong experience leading teams in high-volume, quality-focused food service environments.
• Catering, banquet, and special event experience is highly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary techniques, menu development, food trends, food safety, and presentation standards.
• Strong understanding of food cost management, inventory controls, labor planning, purchasing, and budget performance.
• ServSafe Certification required or obtainable upon hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates must be able to successfully obtain and maintain all required airport security credentials, including Massport badging and background check requirements.

Join us and help deliver a premier culinary experience where innovation, luxury hospitality, and exceptional dining set a new standard for airport travel.