Food Production Manager - Airline Catering
Company: LSG Sky Chefs
Location: Jamaica
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Food Production Manager - Airline Catering Job
Location: Jamaica-USA-11430 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary
Range: $106,000.00 - 130,000.00 About us 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
2023 and 2024, 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. Role Purpose Statement 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 JFK
Airport. Compensation & Benefits Competitive Base Salary Annual
Incentive Plan Medical, Dental, Vision – starts Day 1 401(k) with
Company Match Paid Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays Tuition
Reimbursement – support for professional development Free Parking &
Daily Meals Main Accountabilities • 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 Knowledge, Skills and Experience • 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.
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