Executive Chef - Commercial Food Production

LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in Portland. This role involves overseeing high-volume food production, ensuring the highest food safety standards, and inspiring a dedicated team. With a commitment to culinary excellence and innovation, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, driving operational success and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Join a team that values creativity and quality, and take your culinary leadership to new heights in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in commercial cooking, with at least 2 years in management.
• Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food production activities and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Guide and develop kitchen staff, implementing training strategies.

Skills

Commercial Cooking

Food Safety Standards

Culinary Leadership

Menu Development

Cost Control

Education

Culinary School Certification

Diet Chef Certification

Industrial Chef Certification

Job description

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Job Title:Executive Chef - Commercial Food Production
Job Location:Portland-USA-97218
Work Location Type:On-Site
Salary Range:$80,015.93 - 100,019.91

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

Bring your culinary leadership to new heights! Located near Portland International Airport, our Portland facility is seeking a passionate and dynamic Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations. In this critical role, you will oversee high-volume food production, drive culinary excellence, and inspire a team committed to delivering outstanding quality and innovation. We are looking for a strategic and hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, maintains the highest food safety standards, and is energized by coaching and developing teams to achieve operational excellence.

Main Accountabilities

Food Production
• Oversees all food production activities in responsible CSC
• Responsible for deviations in inventories, initiates countermeasures if necessary
• Controls and adjusts production plans, estimates consumption of food and equipment
• Ensures compliance of recipe specifications and conducts sense-checks
• Participates in the development of food products and menus
• Must be aware of content in catering manuals; updates and distributes them within responsible CSC
• Responsible for cost controlling of the budget, personnel and material costs
• Participates in menu presentations
• Coordinates and controls countermeasures in the production in case of customer complaints
• Checks service schedules, assesses economic profitability and conducts sense-checks
• Establishes training strategy and training plans for kitchen staff in responsible CSC
• Represents kitchen and kitchen staff in front of external stakeholders
• Keeps himself/herself up to date regarding industry trends (research & development, food trends) and ensures alignment with design chefs
• Ensures that the appropriate production technology is in place
• Participates in marketing activities
Quality
• Ensures quality of goods received
• Guarantees tidiness in food storage in the responsible CSC is maintained and first in - first out principle is followed
• Guarantees adherence to hygiene, health and safety standards and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) regulations in responsible CSC
Leadership
• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
• Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy
• Make the company''s values and management principles live in the department(s)
• Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
• Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, Lean Manufacturing

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Five to seven years of experience in commercial cooking, out of those at least two years in a management position required
• Apprenticeship or Certification course from culinary school preferred
• Additional certifications (e.g. diet chef, industrial chef) or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Knowledge of food and hygiene regulations (example: HACCP)
• Financial understanding

LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.