Executive Production Chef

• Now Hiring: Executive Production Chef
• Location: Ottawa International Airport
• Compensation: $75,000 / year + bonus potential
• Schedule: Full-time including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Lead Culinary & Operational Excellence Across Commissary & Airport Restaurants

What You'll Do:

• Lead daily operations for both the central commissary and multiple airport restaurant kitchens
• Oversee production, distribution, inventory, and cost control with a focus on operational efficiency
• Drive a strong culture of food safety and sanitation, ensuring compliance with HACCP, local health regulations, and company standards
• Monitor food handling, storage, and prep processes to ensure product integrity and consistency across all locations
• Ensure proper labeling, rotation, and traceability of all ingredients and prepared foods
• Conduct regular food quality audits and kitchen inspections to uphold recipe accuracy, portion control, and presentation standards
• Partner with the Quality Assurance and Operations teams to resolve safety or quality issues and ensure corrective actions are followed
• Train culinary team members on safe food handling procedures, allergen awareness, and cross-contamination prevention
• Support accurate documentation and recordkeeping for temperature logs, equipment checks, and sanitation audits
• Collaborate with restaurant managers and front-line teams to align on food quality expectations and guest satisfaction
• Prepare and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules and reporting
• Lead and develop commissary and kitchen teams with a focus on accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum three years of culinary or foodservice management experience, preferably in multi-unit or high-volume environments
• Strong working knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations including HACCP, ServSafe, and local health codes
• Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain food safety systems across multiple locations
• Minimum three years of food purchasing and inventory experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in culinary management
• Food Handler's Permit required, ServSafe Certification preferred
• Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and inventory or kitchen software systems
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and lift up to 50 lbs
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must meet TSA and FAA background check requirements

Join SSP America and help deliver culinary excellence with a strong foundation in safety, quality, and team leadership. Apply today!

Benefits

At SSP Canada we believe if we take care of our employees, our employees will take care of our passengers. That's why we offer competitive benefits, and our first source for filling management positions is our internal team.

• Health & Prescription Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Plan
• Paid Vacation
• RRSP Matching

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.