Executive Chef

HMSHost; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m­

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Training and career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple airport dining venues. You will oversee menu development, ensure consistent quality, and manage culinary staff and vendors to meet safety standards and cost targets.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in culinary management, and Serve Safe certification. This exempt position reports to the Sr. Director of Operations and offers growth opportunities within HMSHost.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary culinary training or college degree required; brand certification a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years managerial or supervisory experience in culinary/food service.
• Must be Serve Safe certified.
• Demonstrates team management, delegation, issue resolution, coaching, and motivation.
• Strong organization and multi-project/time management.
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend instructions and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees culinary operations for multiple restaurants in a high-demand airport environment.
• Directs staff and manages menu development and timely preparation with quality standards.
• Ensures food safety, HACCP compliance, and sanitation throughout operations.
• Controls inventory, pricing, and vendor relations; achievement of cost targets.
• Leads training, performance reviews, and staff development under the Director of Operations.

Skills

Team management

Delegation

Coaching

Issue resolution

Motivation

Change management

Education

Culinary arts school / four-year university

Serve Safe Management Certification

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• *401(k) retirement plan with company match
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Summary:

The Executive Chef is responsible for all culinary operations of multiple restaurants with difficult to complex operations. This position directs and oversees the preparation and standards of all food, manages the culinary and commissary management staff, and performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or assigned Management of which associateis capable of performing. This is an exempt position and typically reports to the Sr. Director of Operations, depending on local requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises theday to dayactivities of culinary supervisory staff
• Works with Restaurant partners on menus and menu items, ensuring that they can be prepared properly and timely in the airport kitchens
• Ensures integrity of all aspects of food, i.e. taste, temperature, presentation, speed of production
• Promotes safety and sanitation, oversees inspection of products handling, establishes and maintains safe practices, and follows HACCP procedures
• Oversees the Commissary and serves as a primary contact with food vendors
• Prices and orders food and kitchen supplies
• Maintains effective cost control, by managing the food management inventory system
• Complies with company and franchise standards of operation procedures, as well as those of all applicable regulatory agencies
• Ensureson a daily basisthat all products are prepared and presented in accordance with brand or company standards
• Identifies hiring, firing, advancement, development, promotion of culinary management staff
• Maintains effective communication and positive associate relations by ensuring all associate activities are performed in a timely and professional manner, to include performance reviews, progressive discipline, resolving associate relations issues, managing incentive programs, and executing management and associate development programs as defined by the Director of Operations
• Provides the highest quality of customer service to the customers at all times, to include ensuring the proper training of all staff and supporting associates to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Requires post-secondary, culinary arts school or four-yearuniversity;brand certification a plus
• Requires a minimum of 5 years managerial or supervision experience in the culinary / food service
• Must be certified in Serve Safe Management certification course
• Demonstrates team management, delegation, issue resolution, coaching skills and ability to motivate others and act as a change agent
• Demonstrates organization and multi-project time/issue management
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals

To learn more about HMSHost and additional career opportunities, visit https://www.hmshost.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws andregulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members withoutregard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).

Source: HMSHost