Flight Kitchen Production Leader

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; California, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Head Production Chef to lead high-volume aviation catering operations, driving production planning, labor rostering, budget alignment, and HACCP compliance across hot and cold kitchens to meet airline schedules.

You will lead senior culinary teams, ensure safety and quality, and partner with QA, operations, and procurement to optimize menus, throughput, and cost discipline at airport facilities.

Qualifications

• High-volume food production experience required.
• 3+ years in kitchen leadership or management.
• Experience in regulated environments (HACCP, USDA/FDA, airline catering, healthcare, or commissary kitchens).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations across hot and cold kitchens to meet airline schedules and menu specifications.
• Translate flight forecasts and production plans into daily and weekly execution strategies.
• Develop and manage staff rosters aligned to production forecasts and labor budgets.
• Own HACCP execution and CCP compliance across all production areas.
• Directly manage Sous Chefs and Production Supervisors; provide leadership to Specialty Cooks and Production Leads.
• Oversee ingredient usage, FIFO rotation, and production yields.
• Collaborate with Regional Executive Chef and Head of Culinary to ensure adherence to enterprise standards.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP

Budgeting

Production Planning

Labor Management

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Education

Culinary Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Head Production Chef to lead high-volume aviation catering operations, driving production planning, labor rostering, budget alignment, and HACCP compliance across hot and cold kitchens to meet airline schedules.

You will lead senior culinary teams, ensure safety and quality, and partner with QA, operations, and procurement to optimize menus, throughput, and cost discipline at airport facilities.