Senior Operations Manager

LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider seeks a Senior Operations Manager in San Francisco to oversee daily operations, manage multiple departments, and ensure operational excellence. This key leadership role requires extensive experience in high-volume environments and a strong focus on meeting client needs while driving strategic initiatives.

Benefits

Start Day 1, no waiting period

Annual incentive program targeted at 15%

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience in airline catering or hospitality operations.
• Experience managing multiple departments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations, ensuring optimal performance and client engagement.
• Oversee economic and operating performance of the Customer Service Center.
• Implement short-term planning and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Operations Manager
Job Location: San Francisco, USA - 94128
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $125,000.00 - 160,000.00

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, 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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead our daily shift operations, ensuring seamless coordination across departments, optimal on-time performance, and consistent client engagement. This key leadership role is critical to the success of our Customer Service Center (CSC), overseeing operational and production functions to achieve strategic objectives and deliver best-in-class service.

The ideal candidate will bring a background in airline catering, commercial catering, or a related high-volume, time-sensitive industry, and possess a commanding leadership presence, proven people management skills, and a strong focus on operational excellence.

This role is a pipeline position for Director-level succession and requires someone who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on leadership.

How You'll Make a Difference

Business Strategy, Policies and Tools

• Execute the implementation of the CSC planning
• Ensure compliance with the policies provided by CSC and Corporate

Managing Business

• Provide data for the development of an annual business plan and budgeting for the CSC
• Implement the short-term manufacturing (or operation) planning in coordination with other relevant interfaces. Ensure efficient and timely corrective actions in case of significant deviations
• Oversee the CSC economic and operating performance. Ensure that the CSC is managed and controlled efficiently in line with the company’s framework and market requirements.
• Ensure optimal deployment of human, technical, and material resources in the CSC
• Ensure the ordering of all materials needed at the CSC
• Ensure that the CSC work methods are in line with the company’s standards and customer contracts
• Initiate Capex requests
• Initiate and control continuous optimization of processes
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality guidelines provided by Corporate and local regulations and customer requirements
• Ensure clear communication and close cooperation with all relevant internal and external interfaces

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• In addition, five to seven years of experience in a related field are required (Airline Catering, Hospitality Operations, or similar fast-paced customer-driven environment)
• Experience in managing multiple departments
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Polished presentation and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications
• Experience working in unionized environments is a plus

In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive program, targeted at 15%.

Benefits: Start Day 1, no waiting period

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