About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to join our team in a premium airport lounge environment. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, high-quality meals on-site while delivering an elevated dining experience for travelers in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven setting. This position is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys coaching and developing team members, including those without formal kitchen experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and present fresh, high-quality food in line with company standards
- Execute composed menu offerings with consistency and attention to detail
- Ensure food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards are strictly followed
- Manage daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, and closing
- Monitor inventory, place orders, and support cost control and waste reduction
- Collaborate with management on menu updates and seasonal offerings
- Train, coach, and support lounge team members, including staff without prior kitchen experience, to ensure consistent execution of food standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
- Work closely with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume environment (airport lounge, hospitality, hotel, restaurant, or airport experience preferred)
- Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop team members with varying levels of culinary experience
- Ability to simplify processes and provide clear guidance to non-specialist staff
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards
- Culinary training or equivalent experience is an asset
- Flexible availability required (including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays)
Work Type
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000.00/year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation time
- Sick time
- Company paid holidays
About the Company
- As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually.
- Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.”
- We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition.
- At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team.
Equal Opportunity
- At Swissport, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
