Executive Chef

KBR
Houston, TX
Title:
Executive Chef

Executive Chef

This role will be located at an OCONUS location and 100% onsite

Who We Are

KBR Mission Technology Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. We help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR's areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

The Mission Ahead

This role is within KBR/NSS Intel division. At KBR Government Solutions, we don't just envision a world that's safer, more secure, and sustainable - we create it. Our legacy of delivering advanced full life cycle professional and technical solutions is matched only by our commitment to operational readiness and innovation. As stewards of critical missions for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA, and other key federal entities, we excel in engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity. United in our quest for excellence, KBR stands at the vanguard, ready to transform possibilities into impactful realities for a better tomorrow.

Who YOU Are

You're a dedicated and passionate Executive Chef with a strong focus on creating delicious, high-quality meals. With hands-on experience in food preparation, cooking, and kitchen organization, you excel at creating recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Your ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, along with your attention to detail, makes you a reliable team member in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

At KBR, you bring enthusiasm, reliability, and culinary skills to every dish you prepare. Known for your ability to collaborate with kitchen staff and maintain a positive attitude, you play an essential role in ensuring meals are served on time and to the highest standards. Your dedication to quality and service aligns with KBR's mission of delivering dependable solutions in all aspects of operations.

What You'll Do

In the role of Executive Chef, your duties will include:
  • Food Preparation - Prepare ingredients by chopping, slicing, marinating, and ensuring proper portioning for recipes.
  • Cooking - Cook food according to restaurant or kitchen standards, following recipes to ensure consistency and taste.
  • Maintain Cleanliness - Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen, cooking equipment, and utensils. Follow sanitation and food safety standards.
  • Menu Knowledge - Be able to create a menu, ingredients, and cooking methods to effectively prepare and present dishes.
  • Quality Control - Monitor the quality of ingredients and finished dishes to maintain consistency and high standards.
  • Time Management - Prepare dishes in a timely manner, ensuring all meals are ready according to the service schedule.
  • Collaboration - Work closely with kitchen staff, to manage kitchen operations, communicate orders, and ensure efficient meal preparation.
  • Inventory Management - Track and managing kitchen supplies and creating reorders.
  • Compliance - Adhere to health and safety regulations and kitchen procedures, including proper storage of ingredients and food handling techniques.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award and will be located OCONUS

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must possess an Active SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI w/ Poly level clearance.
  • Associate's degree in Culinary Arts; OR a minimum of thirteen (13) years' experience in food services including seven (7) years as an Executive Chef
  • (10+) years' experience in Food Services
  • (5+) years experience as an Executive Chef
  • Experience in large food service operations providing cafeteria style or multi-entrée operations.
  • Experience leading and developing a food service team.
  • Experience providing complete, high quality meal service
  • Have experience working in a challenging food services environment.
  • Experience with maintaining Serve-Safe standards.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Posted 2025-11-07

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