Airport Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Team & Menus

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

Job summary

OTG at IAH Airport is seeking a Chef to oversee kitchen operations, lead culinary teams, and ensure health and safety standards. You will train sous chefs and cooks, collaborate with Chef partners in local marketplaces, and drive guest satisfaction through high-quality food.

Reporting to the Airport Chef, the role requires 5+ years' experience, a culinary degree, and proficiency in food costing, menu planning, and inventory management. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Chef.
• Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred.
• Experience with multi-unit/multi-concept operations a plus.
• Knowlege of FDA and US health code adherence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and kitchen management software.
• Must work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

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.
• 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

Chef experience

Food costing

Menu planning

Inventory management

Communication skills

Kitchen software

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

OTG at IAH Airport is seeking a Chef to oversee kitchen operations, lead culinary teams, and ensure health and safety standards. You will train sous chefs and cooks, collaborate with Chef partners in local marketplaces, and drive guest satisfaction through high-quality food.

Reporting to the Airport Chef, the role requires 5+ years' experience, a culinary degree, and proficiency in food costing, menu planning, and inventory management. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.