Assistant Food and Beverage Director - Chase Luxury Airport Lounge

Job No.: 000347 Sodexo Full-time • On-Site
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends
  • Holidays
 Required Experience: Mid Level Location:  John F. Kennedy International Airport NY 
Expires: Dec 11, 2025
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Sodexo Live! has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Food and Beverage Director at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) supporting the exclusive Chase Sapphire Lounge.  Our airport lounges are dedicated spaces for passengers to relax and rejuvenate while awaiting their next adventure. Join our team of experience-makers and food fanatics and be part of creating memorable experiences!  We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a culinary-driven, fine-dining experience within a thoughtfully designed travel oasis. 
 
Venues and events don’t just bring people together, they create exceptional moments and lasting memories. Sodexo Live! provides hospitality services to airport lounges, stadiums, arenas, convention and conference centers, zoos, museums, and more. Working at one of these locations is exciting and allows you to be part of creating memorable experiences for people.

Compensation:

$74,900 - $113,190 Per Year

Benefits Offered:

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vision Insurance

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum Management Experience - 3 years   
  • Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
  • a strong F&B background (restaurants/hotels/airport dining/upscale venues), with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new industry trends;
  • experience working in a unionized environment and understanding CBAs;
  • excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards;
  • strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or
  • have a passion for food and innovation.

Job Responsibilities:

  • be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting;
  • ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;
  • have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;
  • ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or
  • have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

Additional Information:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

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