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LSG Sky Chefs

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.

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

$47K - $64K/yr

Sous Chef - Japanese Specialty Cuisine - Airline Catering Job Location: Houston-USA-77032 Work Location Type: On-Site About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a ...

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SkyChefs

$60K - $75K/yr

Sous Chef- Airline Catering (PM/Evening) Job Location: Denver-USA-80249 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 75,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to ...

SkyChefs

$62K - $72K/yr

Production Sous Chef - Airline Catering Job Location: Philadelphia-USA-19153 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $62,000.00 - 72,000.00 About us Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary ...

JCSI

Head Chef

Seattle, WA

$90K - $105K/yr

Head Chef Location : Seattle, WA (Onsite) Salary : $90,000 - $105,000 per year About the Company ... airline catering, onboard hospitality, and aviation logistics services, preparing and delivering ...

LSG Sky Chefs

Head Chef

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$86K - $108K/yr

Head Chef Job Location: Santa Ana-USA-92626 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $86,417.73 ... As a trusted partner to the nation's leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of ...

LSG Sky Chefs

Sous Chef

Coraopolis, PA · On-site

$56K - $71K/yr

Sous Chef Job Location: Pittsburgh-USA-15231 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $56,949.00 ... As a trusted partner to the nation's leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of ...

LSG Sky Chefs

Sous Chef

Portland, OR · On-site

$66K - $78K/yr

Sous Chef Job Location: Portland-USA-97218 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $66,000.00 ... As a trusted partner to the nation's leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of ...

SkyChefs

Executive Chef

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$86K - $108K/yr

Job Title: Executive Chef Job Location: Santa Ana-USA-92626 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary ... As a trusted partner to the nation's leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of ...

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LSG Sky Chefs

Head Chef

Seattle, WA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Head Chef Job Location: Seattle-USA-98188 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $90,000.00 ... As a trusted partner to the nation's leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of ...

Dnata Travel Group

Head Production Chef

California, MO · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Lead daily production operations across Hot and Cold Kitchens to meet airline schedules and menu ... Directly manage Sous Chefs and Production Supervisors; provide leadership to Specialty Cooks and ...

SkyChefs

Sous Chef

Coraopolis, PA · On-site

$56K - $71K/yr

Sous Chef Job Location: Pittsburgh-USA-15231 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $56,949.00 ... As a trusted partner to the nation's leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for airline chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an airline chef do?

An Airline Chef is responsible for designing and preparing in-flight meals that meet airline standards and passenger preferences. They create menus, ensure food safety and quality, and coordinate with catering teams to produce meals in large quantities. Airline Chefs must consider nutritional balance, dietary restrictions, and strict time constraints while maintaining high culinary standards.

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

To thrive as an Airline Chef, you need extensive culinary training, experience in high-volume food preparation, and a strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards. Familiarity with industrial kitchen equipment, airline catering logistics, and certifications such as ServSafe or equivalent are typically required. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and teamwork are essential soft skills for coordinating with catering teams and meeting tight deadlines. These skills ensure meals meet both strict safety standards and customer satisfaction while operating within the unique constraints of in-flight service.

How do you become an airline chef?

To become an airline chef, you typically need professional culinary training and experience in high-volume food preparation. Many airline chefs have backgrounds as executive chefs or cooks, and may obtain certifications such as ServSafe. Strong skills in food safety, menu planning, and working in fast-paced environments are essential.

How much do airline chefs make?

Airline chefs, also known as in-flight catering chefs, typically earn between $30,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, airline size, and location. They prepare meals in a fast-paced environment, often requiring food safety certifications and the ability to work irregular hours.
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Sous Chef - Airline Catering

LSG Sky Chefs

Austin, TX • On-site

$57K - $71K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

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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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