Premium Airport Lounge Cook

About This Role

Craft and execute menu items for the Korean Air Premium Lounge at LAX, ensuring high-quality, innovative food and an elevated dining experience for international travelers.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute menu items that reflect the elevated standards and signature hospitality of the Korean Air Lounge
• Prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station
• Ensure every dish meets strict quality, freshness, and presentation benchmarks
• Maintain impeccable food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance in a high-volume kitchen
• Collaborate seamlessly with a team of culinary and hospitality professionals to create a memorable guest experience
• Support daily kitchen operations through efficient prep, inventory management, and organization

Requirements

• Proven experience in fine dining, high-volume kitchens, airline lounges, or luxury hospitality environments
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality dishes while managing multiple priorities with precision
• Deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures
• Professional, reliable, and dedicated to delivering an extraordinary culinary experience with every service

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of related work experience in fine dining, high-volume kitchens, airline lounges, or luxury hospitality environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with Korean cuisine
• Bilingual Korean and English skills

Skills

* Required skills