San Francisco Bay Area
The World's Leading Airline Catering and Hospitality Provider
LSG Sky Chefs stands as the global powerhouse in airline catering and hospitality services, delivering over 308 million meals annually across 131 locations in 49 countries. With roots tracing back to 1942 when Sky Chefs was founded by American Airlines in Texas, the company has evolved into an industry titan following its merger with Lufthansa's LSG. Today, LSG Sky Chefs employs more than 10,000 dedicated professionals committed to creating exceptional culinary experiences for travelers worldwide, earning recognition as "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025).
Comprehensive Service Excellence
Beyond traditional catering, LSG Sky Chefs delivers a complete suite of solutions including premium onboard dining, full-tray menus, last-mile logistics, crew training, lounge services, and airline consulting. As part of the LSG Group-which generated EUR 1.96 billion in consolidated revenues in 2022-the company operates alongside sister brands Retail inMotion and SCIS Air Security to provide end-to-end onboard products and services.
Dynamic Work Environment and Culture
LSG Sky Chefs fosters a people-oriented environment where problem-solving creativity is valued and collaborative leadership thrives at all levels. The company emphasizes:
- Day-One Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligible immediately
- Comprehensive Support: Employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement
- Unique Perks: Free meals, parking, and American Airlines Credit Union membership
- Team Development: Hands-on leadership, continuous training, and advancement opportunities
- Engagement Focus: Employee surveys, focus groups, recognition programs, and team-building activities
- Diversity & Inclusion: Organizational commitment to inclusive workplace culture
Career Growth and Opportunities
With major operations throughout North America-including hubs in New York, Dallas, Miami, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Houston-LSG Sky Chefs offers diverse career paths in food production, logistics, customer service, transportation, and management. The company's fast-paced environment rewards adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and effective project implementation. Whether you're supervising transportation teams, managing culinary operations, or coordinating logistics, LSG Sky Chefs connects talented professionals with meaningful work that impacts millions of travelers daily.
Mission
Every day, we enable people around the world to enjoy a moment of pleasure. Our products accompany them on their lunch break, while travelling, on the road with family and friends, at home or even into outer space.
Frequently Asked Questions
LSG Sky Chefs delivers over 308 million meals per year across 131 locations in 49 countries, making it the world's largest airline catering provider.
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Jobs for LSG Sky Chefs in United States
- 94537 Fremont, CA
- 94501 Alameda, CA
- 95199 San Jose, CA
- 94199 San Francisco, CA
- 94087 Sunnyvale, CA
- 95476 Sonoma, CA
- 95053 Santa Clara, CA
- 94557 Hayward, CA
- 95402 Santa Rosa, CA
- 94409 San Mateo, CA
- San Francisco Bay Area
- 94537 Fremont, CA
- 94501 Alameda, CA
- 95199 San Jose, CA
- 94199 San Francisco, CA
- 94087 Sunnyvale, CA
- 95476 Sonoma, CA
- 95053 Santa Clara, CA
- 94557 Hayward, CA
LSG Sky Chefs
Description
About Us
LSG Sky Chefs is the global leader in airline catering and hospitality, proudly named "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for three consecutive years: 2023, 2024, and 2025. We deliver culinary excellence and operational precision to the world's top airlines-and we're looking for passionate leaders to help us continue soaring.
Summary
As an Assembly Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of a department's operations within our Customer Service Center (CSC). You'll lead with precision, ensuring that every flight is catered accurately, efficiently, and safely. This role demands a hands-on leader with a sharp eye for detail, a strong operational mindset, and a passion for mentoring and growing teams.
What You'll Do
- Strategically plan and manage daily operations including labor hours, schedules, productivity, and safety.
- Lead with a mentorship mindset, fostering growth and development within your team.
- Drive cost control through effective manpower planning and overtime management.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, FDA, HACCP, OSHA, USDA, and other regulatory standards.
- Oversee accurate and timely production of food and equipment for flight catering.
- Investigate and resolve customer quality issues with corrective actions.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead daily operations briefings and cross-functional collaboration.
- Manage inventory and ensure proper handling of company and customer-owned merchandise.
- Supervise the sorting, wrapping, and packing of airline dry goods, liquor, and equipment.
- Ensure sanitation standards are met across all production areas.
- Recruit, train, and develop team members in alignment with HR policies.
- Champion continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and Global Performance System (GPS) initiatives.
- Monitor and manage departmental budget, initiating corrective actions as needed.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in high-volume production or assembly operations.
- Strong understanding of variable production systems and labor cost drivers.
- Proven ability to lead change and improve processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
- Demonstrated success in meeting customer expectations and regulatory compliance.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Medical, Dental, Vision - Eligible Day 1!
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D - Eligible Day 1!
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Free Meals & Parking
- Membership to American Airlines Credit Union
- Real Opportunities for Advancement
Ready to Take Off?
If you're a driven leader who thrives in a high-impact, team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you. Join LSG Sky Chefs and help us redefine airline catering through innovation, quality, and service excellence.
Apply today and let your career take flight!
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