Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Lead the Line at New Heights Kitchen Manager, LGA Airport Full-Time | $70,000 - $75,000 / year + bonus | Benefits + 401(k) + Paid Time Off Bring your culinary leadership to the heart of LaGuardia's airport dining scene. If you're a hands-on, results-driven kitchen leader with a passion for food quality, team development, and fast-paced environments - this is your runway to take off.

What Makes This Role Sizzle:

• Lead a Team: From Beecher's to Hunt & Fish to Mulberry Street, LGA is home to iconic brands - and you'll be at the center of kitchen operations.
• Ownership & Impact: You won't just manage the kitchen - you'll shape its standards, people, and success.
• Growth on the Menu: With multiple brands and concepts under one roof, this role is a stepping stone for culinary leaders ready for more.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Control food and labor costs to meet or exceed targets
• Supervise BOH operations with a sharp eye for quality and efficiency
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and team development
• Monitor HACCP and state safety standards
• Partner with brand chefs on menu development and execution
• Prepare for catering events and special functions
• Lead by example in a fast-paced, guest-forward airport environment

What You Bring to the Table:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food and beverage leadership
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a kitchen manager leading culinary operations required
• Culinary diploma or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong understanding of cost controls, safety, and kitchen operations
• A proactive, collaborative leadership style and a sharp eye for detail

We run multiple concepts under one roof - this role calls for someone who's ready to lead at scale and grow fast. It's a rewarding challenge in a one-of-a-kind environment.

Nearest Major Market: Queens Nearest Secondary Market: New York City