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LSG Sky Chefs

Food Production Manager - Airline Catering

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $102,000.00 - $130,000.00
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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
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is recognized as one of the world’s premier airline catering and hospitality providers, offering unparalleled culinary and service excellence across North and Latin America. With a reputation for innovation and outstanding quality, the company has been honored as "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for both 2023 and 2024. This prestigious recognition reflects LSG Sky Chefs’ commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences that meet the highest standards in food safety, quality, and presentation. Established as a dynamic and forward-thinking leader in the airline catering sector, LSG Sky Chefs serves a diverse portfolio of airline clients,... 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 communication, motivation, and team-building skills
  • Solid knowledge of FDA, HACCP, GMP, and operational compliance
  • Experience with Variable Production Systems (VPS) or similar tools a major plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inventory management systems
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural, and deadline-driven environment

Job Qualifications

  • 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
  • Someone who thrives in a diverse, multicultural, and deadline-driven environment

Job Duties

  • Lead and inspire a dynamic team of food 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 machine
  • Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, FDA, 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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