Executive Chef - Airline Catering Operations Leader

Gategroup Holding; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Company sponsored life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Disability insurance

Employee Discounts

Commuter benefits

Free meals for unit operations roles

Job summary

Gategroup Holding is seeking an Executive Chef, Operations to supervise the unit's culinary team and ensure high-quality, on-time meal production for airline clients. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead chefs and cooks, uphold safety standards, and drive cost-effective operations across multiple accounts.

Responsibilities include menu design collaboration, production scheduling, and continuous process improvements while maintaining exceptional food quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive culinary leadership experience in high-volume catering environments.
• Strong capability to design and evaluate menus to meet client specifications.
• Proven track record of achieving quality, safety, and cost-efficiency in operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations for multiple airline accounts.
• Lead and coach chefs, sous chefs, and cooks to meet production goals.
• Ensure adherence to recipes, portions, and budget constraints.
• Monitor sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance (HACCP, FDA).
• Analyze production data and implement efficiency improvements.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu design

Quality control

Food safety HACCP

Staff training

High-volume operations

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Gategroup Holding is seeking an Executive Chef, Operations to supervise the unit's culinary team and ensure high-quality, on-time meal production for airline clients. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead chefs and cooks, uphold safety standards, and drive cost-effective operations across multiple accounts.

Responsibilities include menu design collaboration, production scheduling, and continuous process improvements while maintaining exceptional food quality and customer satisfaction.