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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
Training and Development
performance bonuses

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is a globally recognized leader in airline catering and hospitality services, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation in the food service industry. As one of the largest airline catering providers worldwide, LSG Sky Chefs supports airlines and their passengers by delivering exceptional culinary experiences, custom-tailored to meet high standards of food safety and service excellence. The company operates a vast network of kitchens and catering facilities throughout North and Latin America, employing a diverse team of professionals who are dedicated to maintaining the company’s reputation as a trusted and award-winning caterer. Notably, LSG Sky Chefs... 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 work 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
  • Thrives 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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