Airport Sous Chef - Lead, Mentor & Elevate Guest Experience

OTG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

On the Go is hiring a S Sous Chef at the IAH Airport location. You will be hands-on, leading cooks, mentoring staff, and shaping the culinary team culture while ensuring excellent guest experiences.

You will oversee quality, safety, and training, partner with culinary leadership, and drive continuous improvement across kitchens, with flexibility to work varied hours in a fast-paced airport setting.

Qualifications

• A degree from an accredited culinary institution is a strong plus.
• At least 3 years of Sous Chef experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with multi-unit concepts and unionized teams is a plus.
• Strong understanding of FDA requirements and health codes.
• Proven expertise in food costing, menu planning, inventory management, and procurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to coach Crewmembers.

Responsibilities

• Support site culinary and service teams with hands-on leadership.
• Champion training; empower Crewmembers to deliver outstanding cuisine.
• Monitor food quality, safety, and cleanliness to health standards.
• Develop internal talent through coaching and skills building.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to meet OTG standards.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Coaching

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Kitchen management software

Job description

On the Go is hiring a S Sous Chef at the IAH Airport location. You will be hands-on, leading cooks, mentoring staff, and shaping the culinary team culture while ensuring excellent guest experiences.

You will oversee quality, safety, and training, partner with culinary leadership, and drive continuous improvement across kitchens, with flexibility to work varied hours in a fast-paced airport setting.