Executive Chef – Lead Culinary Team & Client Engagement

Universal Weather And Aviation; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Air Culinaire Worldwide in Florence, Kentucky is seeking an Executive Chef to manage kitchen operations, lead culinary staff, and ensure HACCP, food safety and ACES specifications are met. You will oversee menu development, purchasing, and staff training while serving customers on-site and supporting cost control initiatives.

Candidates should hold a culinary degree (or equivalent) with a Safe Food Handling Certificate and strong experience in food purchasing, inventory, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certificate required.
• Experience in food purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficient in basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen and culinary staff under GM direction.
• Oversee food purchasing, specifications, labor and operations for quality and profitability.
• Develop client-facing menus and promotional foods.
• Train and coach kitchen staff; manage scheduling and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety and company SOPs.

Skills

Food purchasing

Inventory management

Par levels

Recipe selection

Knife skills

Food safety

Communication skills

Office software

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Air Culinaire Worldwide in Florence, Kentucky is seeking an Executive Chef to manage kitchen operations, lead culinary staff, and ensure HACCP, food safety and ACES specifications are met. You will oversee menu development, purchasing, and staff training while serving customers on-site and supporting cost control initiatives.

Candidates should hold a culinary degree (or equivalent) with a Safe Food Handling Certificate and strong experience in food purchasing, inventory, and staff development.