Regional Culinary Director – Airport Operations

Paradies Lagardère; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère seeks a Regional Chef to drive culinary execution, menu implementation, and cost controls across airport dining concepts. You will lead back-of-house operations, support openings, and align with brand standards while traveling to multiple airport locations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with senior leadership, training teams, and ensuring food safety, quality, and consistent guest experiences across high-volume venues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, hospitality, hotel and restaurant management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• ServSafe certification is required.
• 7+ years of culinary leadership in high-volume restaurant operations.
• Up to 50% travel to assigned airport locations.
• Based at Paradies Lagardère Service Center or ATL when not traveling.
• Schedule may require nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across airport platforms ensuring quality and cost controls.
• Support openings, menu implementation, and training for new locations.
• Monitor food quality, recipe compliance, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and platforms to ensure product availability.
• Develop and audit line-check procedures for proprietary brands.
• Work with Food Safety on HACCP and compliance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food quality

Cost control

Team development

Communication

MS Office

Recipe management

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or related field

Job description

Paradies Lagardère seeks a Regional Chef to drive culinary execution, menu implementation, and cost controls across airport dining concepts. You will lead back-of-house operations, support openings, and align with brand standards while traveling to multiple airport locations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with senior leadership, training teams, and ensuring food safety, quality, and consistent guest experiences across high-volume venues.