Airport Kitchen Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Service

Tailwind Concessions LLC; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailwind Concessions LLC in Jackson, WY is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-performing kitchen team and deliver exceptional culinary experiences for travelers. The role focuses on staff leadership, food quality, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced airport environment.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, coordinating schedules, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring fresh, high-quality meals and beverages for guests.

Qualifications

• MUST HAVE 2 YEARS CULINARY EXPERIENCE, preferably kitchen management.
• Capable of working in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day).
• Capable of reaching, bending, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the GM to lead a rock star team
• Train, supervise, and coach kitchen staff to deliver consistent food quality and great service
• Communicate information to kitchen staff
• Assist in scheduling kitchen staff in their work assignments
• Promote a positive guest experience, resolving any issues professionally and quickly
• Responsible to monitor as well as take action to make sure food quality service standards are met
• Monitor food preparation and ensure consistent quality, taste and presentation
• Ensure safe, responsible and legal serving of all alcoholic beverages
• Ensure that equipment is maintained as outlined in the restaurant safety and preventive maintenance program
• Ensure stock levels are maintained by calculating inventory, ordering as well as retrieving supplies plus stocking by stooping, bending, lifting heavy articles reaching overhead
• Evaluate cost effectiveness of all aspects of operation
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Kitchen management

Culinary experience

Staff training

Job description

Tailwind Concessions LLC in Jackson, WY is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a high-performing kitchen team and deliver exceptional culinary experiences for travelers. The role focuses on staff leadership, food quality, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced airport environment.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen staff, coordinating schedules, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring fresh, high-quality meals and beverages for guests.