Executive Chef - High-Volume Airline Kitchen Ops

LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs seeks an Executive Chef for our Philadelphia operation to lead a large-scale, production-driven kitchen serving thousands of travelers daily. The role emphasizes operational excellence, menu development, and strong leadership across culinary teams.

The candidate should have 5–7 years in commercial cooking with at least 2 years in management, plus HACCP knowledge and budget control. This is an on-site Philadelphia role near the airport with significant scope.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in commercial cooking with at least two years in a management role.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all food production activities in the CSC.
• Maintains compliance with recipe specifications and HACCP standards.
• Leads kitchen staff and ensures cost control and budget adherence.
• Develops menus and food products in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Represents kitchen in front of external partners and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Food production

HACCP knowledge

Budget & cost control

Microsoft Office

Food safety

Education

Apprenticeship or culinary school certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SkyChefs seeks an Executive Chef for our Philadelphia operation to lead a large-scale, production-driven kitchen serving thousands of travelers daily. The role emphasizes operational excellence, menu development, and strong leadership across culinary teams.

The candidate should have 5–7 years in commercial cooking with at least 2 years in management, plus HACCP knowledge and budget control. This is an on-site Philadelphia role near the airport with significant scope.