Kitchen Manager

Lead the Line at New Heights - Kitchen Manager, BDL Airport

Bradley International Airport

Full-Time | $65,000 / year + bonus | Benefits + 401K + Paid Time Off

Bring your culinary leadership to the heart of Windsor Lock'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.

• Lead a Team: From Tap & Pour to Urban Lodge, BDL 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.

• Control food and labour 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 provincial 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

• 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.

Click below to apply and bring your leadership to one of the busiest airports in New England. Let’s build something incredible—together.

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