Multi-Unit Executive Sous Chef | Denver Airport

Mission Yogurt, Inc., an award-winning company renowned for its exceptional food offerings and commitment to quality, is seeking a dedicated Multi-Unit Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations at its A West Marketplace location within Denver International Airport. Mission Yogurt is widely recognized for combining innovative recipes with traditional values, offering a unique dining experience that emphasizes loyalty, service, and high standards. This role offers a kind of dynamic work environment that is both challenging and rewarding, perfect for culinary professionals passionate about food quality and operational excellence.

Mission Yogurt, Inc. operates three distinct and popular food outlets at the Denver International Airport: The Bindery, Uncle Ramen, and Maria Empanada. Together, these establishments deliver a diverse culinary portfolio that caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences. The Multi-Unit Executive Sous Chef will take a pivotal leadership role overseeing the day-to-day kitchen operations across all three venues, ensuring that every dish served meets the company's exacting standards in taste, presentation, and consistency.

This position involves managing multiple kitchen teams, fostering an atmosphere of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Multi-Unit Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for staff development, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations, helping to build a motivated and skilled culinary workforce. A key component of success in this role is the commitment to maintaining stringent food safety and sanitation practices, complying with health inspections, and upholding all internal operational guidelines.

The role also entails inventory management, labor cost control, and resourceful problem-solving to tackle any operational challenges swiftly and effectively. Candidates must be capable of coordinating a fast-paced, demanding kitchen environment while maintaining a calm, organized, and positive demeanor. The ability to deliver superior food and beverage service in a high-traffic location such as an airport is essential.

Mission Yogurt offers benefits including medical, vision, life, dental, pet, accident insurance, as well as HSA/FSA options, all available after the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment. Additionally, employees enjoy a 401(k) with company matching, a paid time off program, a bonus initiative, employee parking or RTD Eco-Pass, and complimentary meals during shifts. The company fosters professional growth and supports employee development, making this an excellent career opportunity for chefs looking to expand their leadership experience within a reputable brand.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of back-of-house restaurant management experience, preferably within airport food service environments, and prior Sous Chef experience in full-service, high-volume restaurants. They must exhibit the core values of Mission Yogurt—loyalty, innovation, service, communication, and flexibility—in every aspect of their work. Background checks compliant with TSA regulations are mandatory for this position.

This role is physically demanding, requiring standing for up to 12 hours, frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting of supplies up to 50 pounds. Those who thrive in this role will be those who enjoy engaging with a diverse team and clientele, managing multiple culinary operations simultaneously, and continually striving for excellence in food service.