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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for ex chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ex Chef vs Line Cook?

AspectEx ChefLine Cook
CredentialsExperience as a chef, culinary certificationsBasic culinary training, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentKitchen, restaurant, culinary settingsKitchen, restaurant, fast-paced environment
Industry UsageOften used for former chefs transitioning rolesCurrent role in food service
Search IntentTransitioning from chef to other rolesSeeking kitchen positions

Ex Chefs are experienced culinary professionals who have previously held chef positions, often transitioning to other roles in the food industry. Line Cooks are current kitchen staff responsible for preparing dishes on the line. While both work in kitchens, Ex Chefs typically have more experience and credentials, whereas Line Cooks are actively working in food preparation roles.

What is a good career change for an ex chef?

Ex chefs often transition into roles such as food service management, culinary instructor, or food product development, leveraging their knowledge of food preparation, safety, and customer service. They may also pursue careers in hospitality, catering, or start their own food-related businesses, often requiring additional certifications or business skills.
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Infographic showing various Ex Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Sous Chef- Airline Catering (PM/Evening)

Lochbuie, CO • On-site

Sky Chefs
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$60K - $75K/yr

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Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef- Airline Catering (PM/Evening)
Job Location: Denver-USA-80249
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 75,000.00

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At Sky Chefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly driven PM Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Chef. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with commercial food production experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about both operational excellence and culinary innovation.

In this role, you will oversee evening production for premium airline catering, ensuring meals are executed to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety. You’ll lead and develop team members.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong kitchen leadership with a forward-thinking mindset—someone who not only executes but also contributes to evolving menus, improving processes, and bringing fresh ideas to life.

  • Work location: onsite @ SkyChefs near the Denver International Airport
  • Shift schedule: this is a PM/evening shift: 3:00pm -11:30 pm - work 5 consecutive days in a row and have 2 consecutive days off
  • Training schedule: will be during the day for approximately 3-5 weeks
  • Benefits: no waiting period, eligible as of Day 1.
Main Accountabilities

Food Production

  • Executes and supervises food production activities, e.g. proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, cooking of food items etc.
  • Assumes responsibilities of Executive Chef when he/she not available ie. Vacation, off-days, menu presentation to customers, etc.
  • Supervise, coordinate and control kitchen helpers in food storage (e.g. maintaining tidiness, following the first in - first out principle)
  • Conducts, coordinates and supervises inventories
  • Monitors material consumption and orders required food and equipment on a daily basis to satisfy the daily production plan
  • Participates in the development of food products and menus as needed for menu presentations
  • Must be aware of content in catering manuals; conducts updates when necessary
  • Executes countermeasures in the production in case of customer complaints
  • Supports training of kitchen helpers

Quality

  • Maintains and monitors hygiene, health and safety standards and monitors that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered to
  • Maintains and monitors quality, conducts quality control checks according to HACCP regulations
  • Conducts quality checks of goods received
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications

Leadership

  • Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
  • Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy
  • Make the company's values and management principles live in the department(s)
  • Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
  • Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Culinary Operations or a formal Culinary Degree or equivalent (Apprenticeship, Culinary Related Military Training, Certification with ACF, Etc.) required
  • 3 to 5 years of culinary operations leadership & team supervision experience
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple production priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑volume culinary environment.
  • Understand and demonstrate concepts of financial controls (ex: keep food cost within budget, control stock levels while being cost conscious, minimize waste)
  • Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
  • Service orientation mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications

SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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