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LSG Sky Chefs

Food Operations Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,452.79 - $113,065.59
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs stands as one of the world's leading airline catering and hospitality providers, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and service quality. Recognized as the "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for three consecutive years from 2023 through 2025, LSG Sky Chefs has built an outstanding reputation within the airline and hospitality industries. The company continually drives its success by leveraging the dedication and expertise of a talented and diverse workforce. With operations spanning North and Latin America, LSG Sky Chefs consistently delivers exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to its clients and their passengers,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 5-7 years of hands-on leadership experience in food production, catering, or a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • strong communicator, motivator, and team builder
  • solid knowledge of FDA, HACCP, GMP, and operational compliance
  • experience with Variable Production Systems (VPS) or similar tools a major plus
  • tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and inventory systems
  • ability to thrive in a diverse, multicultural, and deadline-driven environment

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years of hands-on leadership experience in food production, catering, or a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • strong communicator, motivator, and team builder
  • solid knowledge of FDA, HACCP, GMP, and operational compliance
  • experience with Variable Production Systems (VPS) or similar tools a major plus
  • tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and inventory systems
  • ability to thrive in a diverse, multicultural, and deadline-driven environment

Job Duties

  • Lead and inspire a dynamic team of cooks, production employees, and supervisors
  • strategically plan, organize, and manage a department with regards to daily hours, schedules, productivity, quality and safety
  • oversee all food production activities and ensure everything runs like a well-oiled (but healthy!) machine
  • ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), safety, health, environmental and other regulations
  • ensure on-time and accurate production in the preparation of food/equipment and catering of flights
  • take ownership of department budgets, inventory, scheduling, and productivity
  • implement Lean manufacturing principles and bring innovation to how we prepare and deliver meals
  • partner with cross-functional teams and airline clients to ensure top-notch service and presentation
  • participate in daily leadership briefings and be the go-to for performance improvement

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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