Executive Chef

Bluegrass Stream; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Stream LLC is seeking a dynamic leader to head inflight catering operations in a fast-paced aviation environment. You will oversee a large kitchen team and ensure consistent taste, presentation, and portion control across flights and service classes.

The role requires strong culinary expertise, proven leadership, and a rigorous focus on safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards to maintain exceptional quality and cost efficiency across all service segments.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary expertise with proven experience in high-volume production.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage teams in a production-driven setting.
• Safety-first mindset and deep understanding of HACCP/food safety controls.
• Excellent quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, cost awareness, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large kitchen team to deliver consistent taste, presentation, and portion control across flights and service classes.
• Oversee menu execution, production planning, and operational readiness for inflight service.
• Enforce food safety standards, including HACCP and rigorous hygiene practices.
• Coordinate with logistics and operations to support on-demand service requirements.
• Manage inventory, portioning, and food costs; optimize production efficiency.
• Support client reviews, internal audits, and compliance activities.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume production

Team management

HACCP knowledge

Quality & consistency

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

to lead high-volume inflight catering operations in a fast-paced, aviation-regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large kitchen team to deliver consistent taste, presentation, and portion control across flights and service classes.
• Oversee menu execution, production planning, and operational readiness for inflight service.
• Enforce food safety standards, including HACCP and rigorous hygiene practices.
• Coordinate with logistics and operations to support on-demand service requirements.
• Manage inventory, portioning, and food costs; optimize production efficiency.
• Support client reviews, internal audits, and compliance activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong culinary expertise with proven experience in high-volume production.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage teams in a production-driven setting.
• Safety-first mindset and deep understanding of HACCP/food safety controls.
• Excellent quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills, cost awareness, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.