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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
Career development opportunities
Work-life balance

Job Description

LSG Sky Chefs is recognized globally as one of the largest and most reputable airline catering and hospitality providers. With a remarkable legacy of delivering premium catering services, the company is renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and unparalleled customer satisfaction. Awarded the “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for both 2023 and 2024, LSG Sky Chefs continues to set industry standards by combining culinary excellence with expert logistics to serve millions of airline passengers. Operating extensively across North and Latin America, the firm prides itself on its dynamic workforce and forward-thinking approach to airline catering. The... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 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 or similar tools
  • Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and inventory systems
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural, and deadline-driven environment

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in food production, catering or high-volume manufacturing
  • Strong communication, motivation, and team-building skills
  • Solid knowledge of FDA, HACCP, GMP and operational compliance
  • Experience with Variable Production Systems or similar tools is a major plus
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and inventory systems
  • Ability to thrive in diverse, multicultural and deadline-driven environments

Job Duties

  • Lead and inspire a dynamic team of food production employees and supervisors
  • Strategically plan, organize, and manage department daily hours, schedules, productivity, quality and safety
  • Oversee all food production activities ensuring efficient and compliant operations
  • Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, FDA, HACCP, safety, health, environmental and other regulations
  • Ensure on-time and accurate production for food, equipment and airline flight catering
  • Manage department budgets, inventory, scheduling, and productivity
  • Implement Lean manufacturing principles and innovate meal preparation and delivery
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and airline clients for superior service and presentation
  • Participate in daily leadership briefings and drive performance improvements

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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