Airport Chef Lead - Multi-Concept Culinary Team

OTG Management, Inc.; Orlando (FL); In loco; USD 75.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

On the Go (OTG) is seeking a Chef at MCO Airport to oversee kitchen operations, mentor culinary teams, and ensure health standards are met. You will collaborate with Chef partners to deliver exceptional dining experiences for travelers.

The role requires strong cost control, menu planning, and staff training, with flexibility to work varied hours, including nights and holidays, in a fast-paced airport environment.

Competenze

• Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Chef preferred.
• 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.

Mansioni

• 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
• Uphold and promote the OTG core values and code of conduct.

Conoscenze

Chef experience

Food cost & menu planning

Communication skills

Union experience

FDA/health code knowledge

Office software

Kitchen management software

Flexible schedule

Formazione

Culinary degree preferred

Strumenti

Microsoft Suite

Kitchen management software

Descrizione del lavoro

On the Go (OTG) is seeking a Chef at MCO Airport to oversee kitchen operations, mentor culinary teams, and ensure health standards are met. You will collaborate with Chef partners to deliver exceptional dining experiences for travelers.

The role requires strong cost control, menu planning, and staff training, with flexibility to work varied hours, including nights and holidays, in a fast-paced airport environment.