LSG Sky Chefs
A LSG Sky Chefs CompanyDescription
LSG Sky Chefs stands as a global leader in airline catering and hospitality services, delivering over 308 million meals annually across 131 locations in 49 countries. Founded in 1942 as Sky Chefs by American Airlines in Texas, the company merged with Lufthansa's LSG in the 1990s, becoming fully acquired in 2001 to form the powerhouse known today as LSG Sky Chefs.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with significant operations in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, LSG Sky Chefs employs over 10,000 professionals worldwide dedicated to creating exceptional culinary experiences for travelers. The company offers comprehensive solutions including full-tray menus, premium dining services, last-mile logistics, crew training, and lounge and hospitality services.
As part of the larger LSG Group, which generated consolidated revenues of EUR 1.96 billion in 2022, LSG Sky Chefs operates alongside sister brands Retail inMotion and SCIS Air Security to provide end-to-end onboard products and services to the aviation industry.
The company's mission resonates with its daily operations: "Every day, we enable people around the world to enjoy a moment of pleasure." This commitment to connecting food and people everywhere drives their innovative approach to airline catering and hospitality.
LSG Sky Chefs offers employees the opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment where culinary creativity meets operational excellence. With locations throughout the United States including major hubs in New York, Dallas, Miami, and San Francisco, the company provides diverse career paths in food production, logistics, customer service, and management. Join LSG Sky Chefs to become part of a team that creates memorable dining experiences for millions of travelers every day.
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Jobs for LSG Sky Chefs in United States
- LSG Sky Chefs3.5 ★94199 San Francisco, CA5 days ago
- LSG Sky Chefs3.5 ★33142 Miami, FL6 days ago
- LSG Sky Chefs3.5 ★02128 Boston, MA11 days ago
- LSG Sky Chefs3.5 ★19153 Philadelphia, PA12 days ago
- LSG Sky Chefs3.5 ★02128 Boston, MA12 days ago
- LSG Sky Chefs3.5 ★19153 Philadelphia, PA17 days ago
Food Operations Manager
- What We’re Looking For:
Job Title: Food Operations Manager
Job Location: San Francisco-USA-94128
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $90,452.79 - 113,065.59
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for three consecutive years 2023,2024, and 2025 we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.
In this role, you will leading a team of supervisors and frontline employees across multiple shifts in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. Your leadership will ensure food safety, efficiency, and service excellence while managing labor budgets, performance, and compliance standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong production leadership experience looking to make a tangible impact and grow into senior operational roles. This position reports to the Director of Operations and located near SFO International Airport.
- 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
- 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
LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.