Airport Sous Chef: Lead, Train and Elevate Guest Experience

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

Job summary

OTG Management, Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef at IAH Airport to lead hands-on cooking, mentor Line Cooks, and drive culinary excellence. You will collaborate with world-class partners to shape menus and ensure quality in a fast-paced airport kitchen.

You will oversee food safety, cost controls, and daily operations, while coaching teams and maintaining OTG’s standards across the culinary team.

Qualifications

• A degree from an accredited culinary institution is a strong plus—leaders with formal training are valued.
• At least 3 years of Sous Chef experience in fast-paced environments.
• Multiunit or multiconcept experience is a plus for a dynamic portfolio.
• Experience working with unionized teams is advantageous for leadership.
• Strong understanding of FDA requirements and major metropolitan health codes.

Responsibilities

• Support sitelevel culinary and service teams with hands-on expertise to elevate guest experiences.
• Champion training by ensuring materials and processes empower Crewmembers to deliver outstanding cuisine.
• Monitor food quality, safety, and cleanliness, upholding high health standards.
• Develop internal talent through coaching, skills building in cooking techniques and daily ops.
• Identify opportunities to improve guest experience by addressing quality or service gaps.
• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure menus meet standards for flavor and cost efficiency.
• Build collaborative relationships across the business to execute culinary initiatives.
• Model OTG’s values to create a workplace where Crewmembers thrive.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food costing

Food safety

Communication

Multiconcept experience

Union experience

FDA compliance

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Kitchen management software

Job description

OTG Management, Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef at IAH Airport to lead hands-on cooking, mentor Line Cooks, and drive culinary excellence. You will collaborate with world-class partners to shape menus and ensure quality in a fast-paced airport kitchen.

You will oversee food safety, cost controls, and daily operations, while coaching teams and maintaining OTG’s standards across the culinary team.