Executive Chef, Boise Airport

The opportunity

Delaware North Travel is searching for an Executive Chef to join our team at Boise Airport in Boise, Idaho. As Executive Chef, you will be responsible to oversee high-volume kitlchen operations for a wide variety of local and national food and beverage options within the airport, ensuring adherence to brand and recipe standards, exceptional food quality, presentation, and menu development. This role requires a dynamic, hands-on chef who can manage, inspire, and develop team members, collaborate with other departments, manage budgets, and maintain organized, effiicient, and sanitary operations. If you have a commitment to culinary excellence, team development and dedication to an elevated guest experience, we encourage you to apply now for this Executive Chef position.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $68,300 - $92,200 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Hire, train, and mentor team members, creating a cohesive work environment
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures; determine purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items
• Maintain safe, sanitary and organized kitchen operations that comply with all company and health department policies, regulations, and standards
• Oversee budget management, monitor food and labor costs, manage staffing levels, ensure efficient inventory control, ordering and receivng processes
• Prepare operational reports; highlight progress, adverse trends, and make recommendations for success

More about you

• Minimum two years of experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume food and beverage operation, with five years of culinary management experience, preferably with prior concessions experience
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred
• ServSafe Manager, ServSafe Alcohol and Food Safety Handler certifications required
• Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&Ls and budgeting; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and point-of-sale (POS) systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs
• Proven ability to lead team members clearly and concisely while positively influencing behavior and performance

Shift details

Day shift
On call
Holidays
Evenings as needed
Weekends
10 hour shift

Who we are

Providing hospitality services at Boise Airport since 2014, Delaware North offers travelers an array of dining options – including local favorites Bardenay and 13th Street Pub & Grill, as well as national brands such as Smashburger and Einstein Bros. Bagels.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100 years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.