Airport Lounge Executive Chef - Multi-Unit Culinary Leader

Sodexo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! at John F. Kennedy Airport is seeking an Executive Chef 4 to lead culinary operations for an ultra-premium lounge. You will shape menus, manage teams across multiple locations, and drive excellence in food safety and cost control.

Ideal candidates bring extensive high-volume leadership, strong menu development skills, and a track record of mentoring cooks. Bilingual Korean strongly preferred; join a team delivering memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of management experience in high-volume or multi-unit operations.
• 3+ years related experience.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations at scale across high-volume accounts.
• Drive menu planning, recipe development, and culinary production.
• Improve operations through plate costing, inventory control, and FMS usage.
• Mentor, train, and develop culinary talent; uphold high food safety standards.
• Represent the brand in client-facing presentations and program launches.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Plate costing

Recipe development

Training and coaching

Food safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

FMS (culinary management system)

Job description

Sodexo Live! at John F. Kennedy Airport is seeking an Executive Chef 4 to lead culinary operations for an ultra-premium lounge. You will shape menus, manage teams across multiple locations, and drive excellence in food safety and cost control.

Ideal candidates bring extensive high-volume leadership, strong menu development skills, and a track record of mentoring cooks. Bilingual Korean strongly preferred; join a team delivering memorable guest experiences.