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Sous Chef - Airline Catering

Austin, TX · On-site

$57K - $71K/yr

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

Sky Chefs

Sous Chef - Airline Catering

Coraopolis, PA · On-site

$57K - $71K/yr

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Pittsburgh-USA-15231 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new ...

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LSG Sky Chefs

Sous Chef - Airline Catering

Coraopolis, PA · On-site

$56K - $71K/yr

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Pittsburgh-USA-15231 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $56,949.00 - 71,186.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new ...

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SkyChefs

$57K - $71K/yr

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Austin-USA-78719 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights.

SkyChefs

Sous Chef - Airline Catering

Coraopolis, PA · On-site

$57K - $71K/yr

Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Pittsburgh-USA-15231 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for airline catering chef in the United States is $25.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an airline catering chef do?

An Airline Catering Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing in-flight meal production for airline passengers and crew. They ensure meals meet airline standards, dietary requirements, and food safety regulations while also managing kitchen staff and coordinating logistics. The role involves maintaining quality, consistency, and efficiency in large-scale food preparation to accommodate tight schedules and airline specifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an airline catering chef?

Airline Catering Chefs require expertise in large-scale food preparation, menu planning, and knowledge of food safety regulations, typically supported by a culinary degree or formal chef training. Familiarity with HACCP guidelines, industrial kitchen equipment, and specialized catering management software is commonly needed. Strong organization, adaptability, and effective communication help chefs lead diverse teams and coordinate complex tasks under tight deadlines. These skills are crucial to ensure safe, high-quality meals that meet airline and passenger expectations within demanding timeframes.

What are some of the unique challenges faced by airline catering chefs compared to other culinary roles?

Airline Catering Chefs encounter distinct challenges such as creating menus that comply with food safety regulations, maintain taste and texture after reheating on aircraft, and cater to diverse dietary needs and cultural preferences. They must work efficiently in high-volume environments, often preparing thousands of meals within strict time constraints. Additionally, collaboration with logistics, procurement, and airline staff is essential to ensure timely meal delivery and quality control. Successfully managing these challenges requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to passenger satisfaction.

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Infographic showing various Airline Catering Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 40% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,475 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

Sous Chef - Airline Catering

Austin, TX • On-site

LSG Sky Chefs
Food Services and Drinking Places • 10K+ employees

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$57K - $71K/yr

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Job description

Posting Start Date: 7/6/26
Job Title: Sous Chef - Airline Catering
Job Location: Austin-USA-78719
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00
About us
Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation's leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America's first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly driven Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Chef. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with commercial food production experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about both operational excellence and culinary innovation.
In this role, you will share oversight of production for premium airline catering, ensuring meals are executed to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety. You'll lead and develop team members in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
We're looking for someone who combines strong kitchen leadership with a forward-thinking mindset. Someone who not only executes but also contributes to evolving menus, improving processes, and bringing fresh ideas to life.
  • Work location: onsite @ our SkyChefs kitchen facility located near Austin Bergstrom Airport
  • Work schedule: work 5 consecutive days on and have 2 consecutive days off. Must be flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed to support our business operations
  • Benefits: available day 1 of employment - no waiting period
  • We operation 24/7, 365

Main Accountabilities
Food Production
  • Executes and supervises food production activities, e.g. proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, cooking of food items etc.
  • Assumes responsibilities of Executive Chef when he/she not available ie. Vacation, off-days, menu presentation to customers, etc.
  • Supervise, coordinate and control kitchen helpers in food storage (e.g. maintaining tidiness, following the first in - first out principle)
  • Conducts, coordinates and supervises inventories
  • Monitors material consumption and orders required food and equipment on a daily basis to satisfy the daily production plan
  • Participates in the development of food products and menus as needed for menu presentations
  • Must be aware of content in catering manuals; conducts updates when necessary
  • Executes countermeasures in the production in case of customer complaints
  • Supports training of kitchen staff

Quality
  • Maintains and monitors hygiene, health and safety standards and monitors that Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are adhered to
  • Maintains and monitors quality, conducts quality control checks according to HACCP regulations
  • Conducts quality checks of goods received
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with recipe specifications

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
  • Formal Culinary Degree or equivalent (Apprenticeship, Culinary Related Military Training, Certification with ACF, Etc.) required
  • 3+ years experience in culinary operations
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Bilingual highly preferred
  • Union experience a plus
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple production priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume culinary environment.
  • Understand and demonstrate concepts of financial controls (ex: keep food cost within budget, control stock levels while being cost conscious, minimize waste)
  • Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
  • Service orientation mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications

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

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