Food Operations Manager

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Job Title: Food Operations Manager
Job Location: Portland, USA 97218
Work Location Type: On‑Site
Salary Range: $80,015.

LSG Sky Chefs is a leading provider of in‑flight food services, delivering high‑quality meals to approximately 300 airlines across the globe. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we operate around 200 service centers in nearly 50 countries, serving over 425 million meals annually. 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. Our focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and adapting to industry changes positions us as a key player in the airline catering sector.

Step into a leadership role where your impact is felt every day! As a 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!

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting Day 1
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flight Benefits – travel the world for less!
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement – keep learning and growing
• Free On‑Site Parking & Meals
• Endless career advancement within a global organization

• 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

• 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.