Culinary Director — Premium Airline Club

Sodexo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Chef Manager for the American Airlines Admirals Club at JFK Airport, bringing culinary leadership to an upscale dining environment. You will lead standardization, team development, menu innovation, and client partnership to elevate dining experiences; oversee operations, staffing, and resource deployment with accountability for performance and hiring decisions.

This role requires extensive high-volume kitchen experience, ServSafe and HACCP knowledge, and a focus on quality,

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in upscale or high-volume culinary environments.
• Ability to standardize operations and drive process improvements.
• Strong menu development and client-focused culinary execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and standardize processes.
• Mentor and develop a professional culinary team.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client preferences and nutrition standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

High-volume kitchens

Team development

Operations management

Food safety (ServSafe/HACCP)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Chef Manager for the American Airlines Admirals Club at JFK Airport, bringing culinary leadership to an upscale dining environment. You will lead standardization, team development, menu innovation, and client partnership to elevate dining experiences; oversee operations, staffing, and resource deployment with accountability for performance and hiring decisions.

This role requires extensive high-volume kitchen experience, ServSafe and HACCP knowledge, and a focus on quality,