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Executive Chef - Airline Catering

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $69,579.00 - $86,974.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
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Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is a leading global airline catering and hospitality provider recognized for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and exceptional service. With a strong presence across North and Latin America, the company has earned prestigious accolades, including being named "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for both 2023 and 2024. This recognition underscores the company's dedication to delivering superior culinary experiences and maintaining high standards in the airline catering industry. LSG Sky Chefs operates large-scale catering facilities, including kitchens located at major airports like Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, where the focus is on consistent quality, efficient production, and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Five to seven years of experience in commercial cooking
  • at least two years in a management position
  • apprenticeship or certification course from culinary school preferred
  • additional certifications such as diet chef or industrial chef preferred
  • knowledge of food and hygiene regulations including HACCP
  • financial understanding

Job Qualifications

  • Five to seven years of experience in commercial cooking
  • at least two years in a management position
  • apprenticeship or certification course from culinary school preferred
  • additional certifications such as diet chef or industrial chef preferred
  • knowledge of food and hygiene regulations including HACCP
  • financial understanding
  • leadership skills
  • ability to motivate and develop staff
  • strong communication skills

Job Duties

  • Oversees all food production activities in responsible CSC
  • responsible for deviations in inventories, initiates countermeasures if necessary
  • controls and adjusts production plans, estimates consumption of food and equipment
  • ensures compliance of recipe specifications and conducts sense-checks
  • participates in the development of food products and menus
  • updates and distributes catering manuals within responsible CSC
  • responsible for cost controlling of the budget, personnel and material costs
  • participates in menu presentations
  • coordinates and controls countermeasures in the production in case of customer complaints
  • checks service schedules, assesses economic profitability and conducts sense-checks
  • establishes training strategy and training plans for kitchen staff in responsible CSC
  • represents kitchen and kitchen staff in front of external stakeholders
  • keeps up to date regarding industry trends and ensures alignment with design chefs
  • ensures appropriate production technology is in place
  • participates in marketing activities

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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