Executive Chef: Culinary Leader & Kitchen Innovator

Air-Culinaire-Worldwide; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid Vacation

Floating Holidays

Job summary

Air Culinaire Worldwide is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in SeaTac, WA. This role manages staff, ensures HACCP compliance and adherence to ACES specifications on production orders.

The position covers menu development, staff training, cost control, vendor relations, and on-site client interaction. A culinary degree and Safe Food Handling certificate are required; some travel and weekend work may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Requires culinary degree and Safe Food Handling Certificate.
• Must have strong managerial and leadership abilities.
• Experience with menu development and food cost control.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen and culinary staff under GM direction.
• Develop client-facing menus and proposals as required.
• Monitor food safety, costs, and inventory; ensure on-time production.
• Train staff and perform scheduling, coaching and evaluations.
• Represent ACW with clients during on-site visits and tastings.

Skills

Managerial skills

Team leadership

Communication

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Air Culinaire Worldwide is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in SeaTac, WA. This role manages staff, ensures HACCP compliance and adherence to ACES specifications on production orders.

The position covers menu development, staff training, cost control, vendor relations, and on-site client interaction. A culinary degree and Safe Food Handling certificate are required; some travel and weekend work may be necessary.