Airport Chef: Lead & Train Culinary Teams

OTG Exp; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OTG Exp at MCO Airport is seeking a Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure health and safety standards across meal preparation. You will mentor Sous Chefs and Cooks, align menus with cost projections, and collaborate with partners to deliver exceptional guest dining experiences.

The role requires at least 5 years in a culinary leadership role, a preferred culinary degree, and the ability to work varied hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

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

Skills

Food costing

Menu planning

Inventory management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Suite

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

OTG Exp at MCO Airport is seeking a Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure health and safety standards across meal preparation. You will mentor Sous Chefs and Cooks, align menus with cost projections, and collaborate with partners to deliver exceptional guest dining experiences.

The role requires at least 5 years in a culinary leadership role, a preferred culinary degree, and the ability to work varied hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.