$24-$27 per hour. Monday-Friday. 2 PM-10 PM. 40 hours per week. Keep cooking at a high level and leading a kitchen team without the typical restaurant schedule. Sparrow is hiring an experienced Sous Chef to lead a small culinary team producing elevated cuisine for private aviation. This is a hands-on culinary leadership role with consistent hours, steady year-round work, and no seasonal slowdown. You'll lead a team of fewer than five chefs while working alongside them in production. The kitchen moves quickly, and accuracy matters. Sparrow combines the pace and precision of aviation catering with an emphasis on quality, experimentation, and elevating inflight cuisine toward fine-dining standards. If you're a Sous Chef or experienced catering, banquet, or event chef looking for leadership responsibility, interesting culinary work, and a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, we'd like to speak with you. Compensation $24-$27 per hour Full-time, 40 hours per week Paid biweekly Schedule Monday-Friday 2 PM-10 PM 40 hours per week Consistent year-round work No seasonal slowdown Benefits Medical benefits Paid time off Profit sharing Flexible scheduling Company dining perks Room for advancement Why This Role Stands Out Monday-Friday, 2 PM-10 PM schedule $24-$27 per hour with consistent 40-hour weeks Lead a culinary team of fewer than five Produce elevated cuisine for private aviation Steady year-round work with no seasonal slowdown Menu development and culinary experimentation Medical, PTO, profit sharing, and room for advancement About the Role This is a hands-on Sous Chef position for someone who can cook, lead people, organize production, and maintain standards when the kitchen gets busy. You'll work alongside the culinary team while directing PM production, maintaining food quality and safety standards, training and motivating cooks, following written recipes and production instructions, and helping execute menus for private aviation clients. Food needs to be prepared accurately, consistently, and on time. We're looking for someone who can keep a small team organized and productive without sacrificing quality. We're Looking for Someone Who Can Lead from the kitchen and work alongside the team Direct, train, and motivate a small culinary staff Organize production in a fast-paced environment Maintain consistent food quality and presentation Follow written recipes and production instructions accurately Maintain strong food-safety and sanitation standards Contribute to menu creation and culinary development Execute vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other specialized menu requirements Maintain organization and attention to detail during busy production About Sparrow Sparrow elevates the inflight dining experience through innovative cuisine, seamless ordering, and accurate, on-time delivery. "By hand, with heart" is a core company value. The culinary team carefully crafts each menu and meal with the goal of making travelers feel well taken care of during their time in the sky. The Lansdowne kitchen combines the pace and consistency of a high-volume culinary operation with elevated food standards and culinary experimentation. Sparrow emphasizes an inclusive, family-oriented kitchen environment and a culture of sustainability. Responsibilities Lead daily PM culinary production Work hands-on alongside the culinary team Direct and support a team of fewer than five employees Maintain food quality and consistency throughout production Follow and reinforce recipes and production standards Support menu creation and culinary development Train, coach, and motivate kitchen staff Maintain food-safety, sanitation, and proper handling standards Keep production organized during high-volume periods Prepare and cook a wide range of ingredients Handle and prepare pork and recipes involving alcohol Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen Support accurate, on-time completion of culinary production Qualifications 2-5 years of Sous Chef experience preferred Proven chef experience in catering, banquet, event, or similar culinary settings Experience leading and motivating kitchen employees Strong knowledge of food safety and best practices Ability to follow written recipes and instructions accurately Comfortable working in a fast-paced culinary production environment Menu creation experience Valid driver's license required Must be comfortable handling, preparing, and cooking pork and recipes involving alcohol Ability to stand for extended periods Ability to reach, bend, and stoop Ability to lift up to 50 pounds English proficiency required Location Lansdowne, PA 19050 This location is easily accessible by public transportation. A valid driver's license is required. How to Apply Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references from previous supervisors. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Job Code:

1700

Pay:

$24.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person