Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s leading airline catering and hospitality providers, widely recognized for its dedication to delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service. As a prominent player in the airline catering industry, LSG Sky Chefs has earned the prestigious title of "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. With a strong presence across North and Latin America, the company prides itself on its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, driven by the expertise and dedication of its talented employees. The organization maintains a dynamic and safety-first culture that... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge required
- 1-3 years of related experience required
- strong problem-solving and leadership skills required
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills required
- ability to develop and lead others required
- working knowledge of OSHA, GMP, FDA, USDA, EPA and HACCP required
- practical experience with DOT/FMCSA compliance required
- familiarity with airport security and SIDA/TSA procedures required
- excellent verbal, written and organizational skills required
- good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications required
- ability to stand/walk for extended periods required
- ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs required
- comfortable working outdoors and around aircraft and moving equipment required
- shift work including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays required
- must meet airport badging and background requirements required.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge
- 1-3 years of related experience in transportation, logistics, food service distribution, or airline catering preferred
- strong problem-solving and leadership skills
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- ability to influence across airside, production, and airline partners
- ability to develop and lead others to achieve productivity goals
- working knowledge of OSHA, GMP, FDA, USDA, EPA, and HACCP regulations
- practical experience with DOT/FMCSA compliance including HOS, DVIR, and driver qualification files
- familiarity with airport security and SIDA/TSA procedures
- excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
- ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment
- good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
- experience with dispatch/TMS systems, handhelds/scanners, and digital logs preferred
- experience supervising high-lift catering trucks and ramp operations preferred
- CDL-B license or prior CDL supervisory experience a plus
- experience in unionized environments, scheduling, and attendance management preferred
- bilingual skills (Spanish/English) beneficial for workforce communication.
Job Duties
- Organize and staff the department to meet flight service and delivery timelines across all shifts
- lead daily shift briefings including dispatch plan, safety topics, gate changes, and IROPs ensuring clear handoffs
- dispatch and route planning aligning vehicle assignments to flight schedules and responding to real-time changes such as gate or stand swaps, delays, and diversions
- ensure fleet readiness by overseeing pre and post-trip inspections, coordinating preventive maintenance
- verify load accuracy and security including cart counts, galley configurations, seal integrity, and maintaining temperature control logs
- manage airside operations ensuring safe positioning, marshalling, chocking, jetbridge clearance, and compliance with airport AOA driving rules
- monitor on-time service achieving OTD/OTP targets and implement corrective actions
- schedule and control staffing to meet labor productivity and overtime targets
- ensure compliance with all government regulatory standards including DOT/FMCSA, OSHA, FDA/USDA/HACCP/GMP, EPA, and TSA security protocols
- document and improve transportation processes and SOPs, close audit or incident review gaps
- monitor safety compliance and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for accidents and incidents
- provide leadership by guiding, motivating and developing drivers, dispatchers, and transportation coordinators
- promote company values and management principles through communication, recognition, and accountability
- manage productivity hours and costs and initiate corrective actions for deviations such as overtime, idle time, or out-of-route incidents
- participate and support company initiatives such as Quality, HACCP, Lean/5S, Employee Safety, and Production Systems
- coordinate cross-functionally with Production, Warehouse, Flight Assembly, QA, Maintenance, Airline OCC/Ramp/Gate teams, and Customer Service
- ensure accurate and timely documentation including dispatch logs, DVIRs, temperature logs, security seals, and incident reports
- perform other duties as assigned to support flight service, customer needs, and operational continuity.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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