LSG Sky Chefs
Job Title
Head Chef – Halal Specialty
Location Charlotte, NC 28219 – On‑Site
Salary Base pay range: $69,579 – $85,000 per year.
Job Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Job Purpose Statement The Head Chef works in close partnership with the Executive Chef to ensure exceptional daily food production within the Customer Service Center (CSC). This role upholds the highest culinary standards through precise execution of recipes, operational efficiency, and consistent quality across all menu offerings. Acting as the Executive Chef’s primary support and second‑in‑command, the Head Chef assumes full operational leadership in their absence, ensuring seamless kitchen performance and strict adherence to company standards, customer expectations, and food safety regulations.
Main Accountabilities
Culinary Operations & Production
Supports and oversees all hot and cold kitchen food production activities within the assigned CSC.
Identifies inventory or production variances and initiates timely corrective actions to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
Assists with managing and adjusting production plans, including forecasting food quantities, equipment needs, and resource allocation for daily output.
Ensures strict adherence to all recipe specifications and conducts routine sensory evaluations to uphold Gold Standards.
Participates in the development, testing, and refinement of new food products and menus.
Halal Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design and update halal‑compliant menus tailored for airline passengers, considering cultural preferences and flight duration.
Meal Preparation: Oversee preparation and cooking of halal dishes in compliance with airline catering standards and halal certification requirements.
Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all ingredients, suppliers, and processes meet halal certification and airline regulatory standards. Maintain accurate documentation for audits.
Quality, Standards & Compliance
Maintains thorough knowledge of all catering manuals and ensures updates are communicated and implemented across the CSC.
Ensures compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and sanitation standards, including full adherence to HACCP regulations.
Monitors the quality of goods received and verifies proper storage, handling, and FIFO practices.
Coordinates appropriate responses to customer complaints by identifying root causes and implementing corrective measures.
Cost & Resource Management
Supports cost control activities related to budget management, personnel, and material consumption.
Implements and manages departmental cost budgets, initiating corrective actions when deviations occur.
People Leadership & Development
Ensures adequate staffing, organization, and direction of all kitchen operations.
Guides, motivates, and develops kitchen employees in alignment with company HR policies.
Supports the creation and execution of training strategies and development plans to elevate culinary skills within the CSC.
Represents kitchen teams during interactions with external stakeholders.
Innovation, Branding & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Actively researches market innovations, culinary techniques, and emerging food trends, collaborating with Design Chefs to bring new ideas into production.
Participates in internal and external menu presentations and marketing activities as needed.
Supports company‑wide initiatives such as Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing efforts.
Qualifications
Five years of experience in commercial cooking.
Apprenticeship or graduation from an accredited culinary school.
Additional certifications (e.g. diet chef, industrial chef, design chef) or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Certification with the American Culinary Federation a plus.
Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (example: HACCP).
Good communication and organizational skills.
Service orientation.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows‑based computer applications.
Arabic speaking preferred (to communicate effectively with suppliers, clients, or team members when needed). Please add to the job title "Halal Specialty".
LSG Sky Chefs
is an EEO and affirmative action employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Location Charlotte, NC 28219 – On‑Site
Salary Base pay range: $69,579 – $85,000 per year.
Job Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Job Purpose Statement The Head Chef works in close partnership with the Executive Chef to ensure exceptional daily food production within the Customer Service Center (CSC). This role upholds the highest culinary standards through precise execution of recipes, operational efficiency, and consistent quality across all menu offerings. Acting as the Executive Chef’s primary support and second‑in‑command, the Head Chef assumes full operational leadership in their absence, ensuring seamless kitchen performance and strict adherence to company standards, customer expectations, and food safety regulations.
Main Accountabilities
Culinary Operations & Production
Supports and oversees all hot and cold kitchen food production activities within the assigned CSC.
Identifies inventory or production variances and initiates timely corrective actions to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
Assists with managing and adjusting production plans, including forecasting food quantities, equipment needs, and resource allocation for daily output.
Ensures strict adherence to all recipe specifications and conducts routine sensory evaluations to uphold Gold Standards.
Participates in the development, testing, and refinement of new food products and menus.
Halal Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design and update halal‑compliant menus tailored for airline passengers, considering cultural preferences and flight duration.
Meal Preparation: Oversee preparation and cooking of halal dishes in compliance with airline catering standards and halal certification requirements.
Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all ingredients, suppliers, and processes meet halal certification and airline regulatory standards. Maintain accurate documentation for audits.
Quality, Standards & Compliance
Maintains thorough knowledge of all catering manuals and ensures updates are communicated and implemented across the CSC.
Ensures compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and sanitation standards, including full adherence to HACCP regulations.
Monitors the quality of goods received and verifies proper storage, handling, and FIFO practices.
Coordinates appropriate responses to customer complaints by identifying root causes and implementing corrective measures.
Cost & Resource Management
Supports cost control activities related to budget management, personnel, and material consumption.
Implements and manages departmental cost budgets, initiating corrective actions when deviations occur.
People Leadership & Development
Ensures adequate staffing, organization, and direction of all kitchen operations.
Guides, motivates, and develops kitchen employees in alignment with company HR policies.
Supports the creation and execution of training strategies and development plans to elevate culinary skills within the CSC.
Represents kitchen teams during interactions with external stakeholders.
Innovation, Branding & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Actively researches market innovations, culinary techniques, and emerging food trends, collaborating with Design Chefs to bring new ideas into production.
Participates in internal and external menu presentations and marketing activities as needed.
Supports company‑wide initiatives such as Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing efforts.
Qualifications
Five years of experience in commercial cooking.
Apprenticeship or graduation from an accredited culinary school.
Additional certifications (e.g. diet chef, industrial chef, design chef) or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Certification with the American Culinary Federation a plus.
Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (example: HACCP).
Good communication and organizational skills.
Service orientation.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows‑based computer applications.
Arabic speaking preferred (to communicate effectively with suppliers, clients, or team members when needed). Please add to the job title "Halal Specialty".
LSG Sky Chefs
is an EEO and affirmative action employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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