Kitchen Manager

October 19, 2026

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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.

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Click below to apply and bring your leadership to one of the busiest airports in New York. Let's build something incredible - together.

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