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LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG

Food Production Manager - Airline Catering

LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Job Title:

Food Production Manager - Airline Catering Job Location:

Boston-USA-02128 Work Location Type:

On-Site Salary Range:

$102,000.00 - 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.

Main Accountabilities

Lead and inspire a dynamic team of food 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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