Airport Chef Lead - Mentor Teams & Menu Innovation

OTG Management, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OTG Management, Inc. is seeking a Chef to oversee kitchen operations at IAH Airport. You will lead culinary teams, train staff, and ensure health and safety standards are met while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong cost control, menu planning, and collaboration with leadership. Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights and holidays, is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Chef preferred.
• Multi-Unit, multi-concept experience a plus.
• Experience working with unionized employees preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA and/or major US metropolitan city health code adherence.
• Proficiency in food costing, menu planning, inventory management, and procurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and kitchen management software.
• Must be able to work varied hours/days, nights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary, service, and operational support to site-level culinary and service teams.
• Ensure training material and processes enable the delivery of exceptional cuisine.
• Monitor food quality and safety standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff in cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Address quality and/or service gaps to develop continuous improvement across the organization.
• Make changes based on guest feedback to enhance the OTG dining experience.
• Ensure menus and products are in line with food cost projections, operational feasibility, quality standards, and guest satisfaction.
• Cultivate and foster effective partnerships with leadership to execute strategic culinary plans.
• Liaise with supply chain management to identify key potential supplier relationships.

Skills

5+ years Chef experience

Menu planning

Food costing

Inventory management

Leadership & training

FDA health code knowledge

Unionized workforce experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

OTG Management, Inc. is seeking a Chef to oversee kitchen operations at IAH Airport. You will lead culinary teams, train staff, and ensure health and safety standards are met while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong cost control, menu planning, and collaboration with leadership. Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights and holidays, is essential.