Executive Chef- High Volume
$100–$110,000 year
On-siteIrving, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Design and develop authentic Chinese cuisine menus for airline partners, creating detailed recipes, yields, and production specifications for large-scale operations. Lead customer menu presentations, support seasonal updates, and conduct cost analysis to meet financial targets. Ensure compliance with HACCP, FDA, and food safety standards while training field culinary teams and supporting rollouts across locations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain operational consistency, with domestic and international travel for presentations and implementation support. This direct hire role offers $100-110K annually, includes a discretionary bonus, and requires 25% travel.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in authentic Chinese cuisine
- Must have high-volume production experience (airline catering, commissary, corporate dining, food manufacturing, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of regional Chinese cooking techniques and ingredients
- Experience with recipe scaling, menu development, and cost control
- Knowledge of HACCP, FDA, and food safety regulations
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to travel as required
- Travel domestically and internationally for presentations and implementation support
Desired Qualifications
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred
- Experience in airline catering or large-scale batch cooking strongly preferred
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