What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food And Beverage Operations Manager position at LSG Sky Chefs?
About Us – LSG Sky Chefs
LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, proudly recognized as “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for three consecutive years (2023, 2024, and 2025). We deliver exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to leading airlines across North and Latin America. Our success is driven by our passionate and talented team members—people just like you.
What You’ll Do
As an Food (Operations) Manager, you’ll guide a team of supervisors and frontline employees across multiple shifts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll be at the heart of production excellence—driving efficiency, ensuring top-tier food safety, and delivering outstanding service. This role offers the perfect blend of strategy and hands-on leadership, where you’ll manage labor budgets, optimize performance, and uphold compliance standards. If you’re passionate about leading teams, thrive under pressure, and want to make a real difference in a high-energy setting, this is your opportunity to shine!
Perks & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision – Eligible Day 1!
- Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Voluntary Benefits – Eligible Day 1!
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Free Meals & Parking
- Membership to American Airlines Credit Union
- Endless Opportunities for Advancement
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and inspire a dynamic team of cooks, production employees, and supervisors
- Oversee all food production activities and ensure everything runs like a well-oiled (but healthy!) machine
- Drive compliance with FDA, GMP, HACCP, and all safety regulations
- 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
What We’re Looking For:
- 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
Apply Today!
If you're ready to take your culinary and coordination skills to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become part of a team that's delivering excellence at 30,000 feet!