Aviation Catering Production Manager

SkyChefs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking & Daily Meals

Job summary

SkyChefs, located on-site near JFK Airport, seeks a Food Production Manager to lead a multi-shift team in a fast-paced airline catering environment. You will oversee cooks, production staff, and supervisors, ensuring food safety, efficiency, and flawless service while managing budgets and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years of leadership in food production, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 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 regulatory compliance.
• Experience with VPS or similar tools a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dynamic team of cooks, production employees, and supervisors across multiple shifts.
• Plan, organize, and manage daily hours, schedules, productivity, quality and safety.
• Oversee all food production activities and ensure efficient operation.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, HACCP, GMP, safety, health, environmental regulations.
• Guarantee on-time and accurate production for flights.
• Own department budgets, inventory, scheduling, and productivity.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles and drive innovation in meal prep and delivery.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and airline clients to ensure service quality.
• Participate in daily leadership briefings and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Food safety

Communication

Microsoft Office

Inventory systems

Lean manufacturing

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

VPS

Microsoft Office

Inventory systems

Job description

SkyChefs, located on-site near JFK Airport, seeks a Food Production Manager to lead a multi-shift team in a fast-paced airline catering environment. You will oversee cooks, production staff, and supervisors, ensuring food safety, efficiency, and flawless service while managing budgets and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years of leadership in food production, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills.