Airport Chef Leader – Multi-Unit Culinary Team Mentor

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

Job summary

OTG at IAH Airport is seeking a results-driven Chef to oversee kitchen operations and lead culinary teams, including Sous Chefs and Cooks. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining health and safety standards.

You will train staff, collaborate with world-class Chef partners, and work across menus to ensure quality, cost controls, and timely service in a fast-paced airport 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

5+ years of experience as a Chef

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Leadership and mentoring

Flexibility to work varied hours

Education

Degree from an accredited culinary institution

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Kitchen management software

Job description

OTG at IAH Airport is seeking a results-driven Chef to oversee kitchen operations and lead culinary teams, including Sous Chefs and Cooks. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining health and safety standards.

You will train staff, collaborate with world-class Chef partners, and work across menus to ensure quality, cost controls, and timely service in a fast-paced airport environment.