Airport Chef Lead - Culinary Mastery & Team Mentor

OTG Management; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OTG Management in Philadelphia is hiring a Chef to oversee kitchen operations, lead and mentor culinary teams, and ensure clean, safe food preparation.

You will partner with top Chef partners to deliver exceptional guest dining experiences, manage menus and food costs, and uphold OTG standards.

A minimum of 5 years’ chef experience is required; a culinary degree is preferred. Must be able to work varied hours, including nights and weekends, in an airport setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of chef experience.
• Degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA/health codes in major US cities.
• Proficiency in food costing, menu planning, inventory, and procurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary, service, and operational support to site teams.
• Ensure training material and processes enable delivery of exceptional cuisine.
• Monitor food quality and safety standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations and kitchen cleanliness.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff in cooking techniques, food safety, and operations.
• Address quality and service gaps to drive continuous improvement; act on guest feedback to enhance OTG dining.
• Ensure menus and products align with food cost projections, feasibility, quality, and guest satisfaction.
• Cultivate partnerships with leadership to execute strategic culinary plans.
• Liaise with supply chain management to identify key supplier relationships.
• Uphold OTG core values and code of conduct.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Menu planning

Team training

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management software

Job description

OTG Management in Philadelphia is hiring a Chef to oversee kitchen operations, lead and mentor culinary teams, and ensure clean, safe food preparation.

You will partner with top Chef partners to deliver exceptional guest dining experiences, manage menus and food costs, and uphold OTG standards.

A minimum of 5 years’ chef experience is required; a culinary degree is preferred. Must be able to work varied hours, including nights and weekends, in an airport setting.