Global Airline Menu Innovation Chef

gategroup; San Francisco (CA); In loco; USD 145.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid time off

401k with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, seeks a senior culinary executive to drive global menu development and culinary excellence for a strategic airline client in North America. You will lead cross-functional teams, influence kitchen operations, and ensure alignment with brand standards across multiple units.

The role requires extensive experience in flight catering, menu strategy, and supplier management, with travel to designated kitchens and client sites as needed.

Competenze

• Apprenticeship or AOS in Culinary Arts or related degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business and/or Hospitality or equivalent.
• Catering diploma or City and Guilds or equivalent qualification.

Mansioni

• Develop and deliver world-class menus aligned with airline brand values.
• Collaborate with executive chefs and regional chefs to ensure menu feasibility in production.
• Maintain quality standards, train units, and support operational execution.
• Manage supplier relationships and identify new suppliers as needed.
• Represent the customer in menu development, pricing, and culinary standards.

Conoscenze

Culinary leadership

Menu development

In-flight catering

Quality control

Vendor management

Formazione

Culinary Arts degree/apprenticeship

Business or Hospitality degree

Catering diploma or City and Guilds

Descrizione del lavoro

Gate Gourmet, a gategroup company, seeks a senior culinary executive to drive global menu development and culinary excellence for a strategic airline client in North America. You will lead cross-functional teams, influence kitchen operations, and ensure alignment with brand standards across multiple units.

The role requires extensive experience in flight catering, menu strategy, and supplier management, with travel to designated kitchens and client sites as needed.