Chef

OTG Management, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OTG Management, Inc. seeks a Chef at EWR to oversee kitchen operations and lead culinary teams, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across our airport dining concepts.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as a chef, knowledge of FDA health codes, food costing, menu planning, inventory management, and the ability to work varied hours including nights and weekends, plus mentor sous chefs and cooks daily.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Chef preferred.
• Multi-Unit, multi-concept, experience a plus.
• Experience working with unionized employees preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA and/or major US metropolitan city health code adherence.
• Proficiency in food costing, menu planning, inventory management, and procurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and kitchen management software.
• Must be able to work varied hours/days, nights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary, service, and operational support to site-level culinary and service teams.
• Ensure training materials enable the delivery of exceptional cuisine.
• Monitor food quality and safety, ensure health regulations compliance.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff in cooking techniques and safety.
• Address quality gaps and guest feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure menus align with food cost projections and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with leadership to execute strategic culinary plans.
• Liaise with supply chain to identify supplier relationships.
• Uphold OTG values and code of conduct.

Skills

Food costing

Menu planning

Inventory mgmt

Procurement

Communication

Microsoft Suite

Kitchen software

Flexible hours

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Job Title: Chef

Location: EWR

Compensation: $75k-85K + Bonus Eligibility

Reports to: Airport Chef

Who We Are

On the Go has elevated the dining and retail experience for travelers by bringing together world class hospitality, award winning dining concepts, and forward-thinking technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America’s busiest airports, we’re fueled by a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences - made possible every day by our incredible Crewmembers. On the Go, people truly come first. We invest in our teams, and foster growth in an exciting, fast-paced environment where everyone can shine.

How We Do Business

How we work is just as meaningful as what we accomplish. Our Values-Care, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Teamwork- guide the way we show up for our guests and for each other. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and uplifting workplace where people feel respected, empowered, and encouraged to bring their full selves to work.

Why This Job Is a Big Deal!

The OTG Chef is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring that food preparation meets health and safety standards. The Chef will lead, train and mentor culinary teams which include Sous Chefs and Cooks. Key collaboration with our ever-growing set of world-class Chef partners gives the Chef an opportunity to work with the best in the business in each local marketplace. Your culinary knowledge and leadership abilities will contribute to a positive dining experience for our guests.

In This Role, You Will:

• 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. Make changes based on guest feedback to enhance the OTG dining experience.
• 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.

Qualifications/Criteria:

• Degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Chef preferred.
• Multi-Unit, multi-concept, experience a plus.
• Experience working with unionized employees preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA and/or major US metropolitan city health code adherence.
• Proficiency in food costing, menu planning, inventory management, and procurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and kitchen management software.
• Must be able to work varied hours/days, nights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.