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LSG Sky Chefs

Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $69,579.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
performance bonuses

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, renowned for its exceptional culinary services and dynamic approach within the airline industry. Recognized as the "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for both 2023 and 2024, the company demonstrates a steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With operations spanning North and Latin America, LSG Sky Chefs delivers high-quality culinary experiences and outstanding service that exceed client expectations. Its success is fundamentally driven by the expertise and dedication of its employees who work collaboratively to uphold the company’s reputation as a leader... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in commercial cooking including at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • Culinary certification or apprenticeship preferred
  • Additional certifications such as diet chef or industrial chef or equivalent experience a plus
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations such as HACCP
  • Solid financial acumen and budget management skills
  • Proven leadership, communication, and organizational abilities

Job Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in commercial cooking including at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • Culinary certification or apprenticeship preferred
  • Additional certifications or equivalent experience a plus
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations including HACCP
  • Solid financial acumen and budget management skills
  • Proven leadership, communication, and organizational abilities

Job Duties

  • Lead and manage all food production activities within the CSC
  • Monitor inventory levels and initiate corrective actions for deviations
  • Adjust production plans and forecast food and equipment needs
  • Ensure strict adherence to recipe specifications and conduct sensory evaluations
  • Collaborate on menu development and product innovation
  • Maintain and update catering manuals
  • ensure distribution and compliance
  • Manage budgetary controls related to personnel and material costs
  • Participate in customer-facing menu presentations and culinary showcases
  • Address customer complaints with timely and effective countermeasures
  • Review service schedules and assess operational efficiency
  • Develop and implement training strategies for kitchen staff
  • Represent the culinary team in interactions with external stakeholders
  • Stay current with industry trends and align with design chefs on innovation
  • Ensure appropriate production technology is utilized
  • Support marketing initiatives through culinary expertise

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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