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How much do sky chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for sky chef in the United States is $61,052.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $71,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Sky Chef do?

A Sky Chef is responsible for preparing, cooking, and assembling meals that are served on airplanes. They work for airline catering companies and must adhere to strict food safety and quality standards while producing large quantities of meals to meet flight schedules. Their tasks include menu planning, portioning, packaging, and sometimes accommodating special dietary requests. Sky Chefs play a vital role in ensuring passengers receive safe, tasty, and fresh meals during their flights.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sky Chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sky Chef, you need culinary expertise, food safety knowledge, and experience in large-scale food preparation, generally supported by formal culinary training or relevant certifications. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, airline catering systems, and HACCP compliance is essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently under tight time constraints are crucial soft skills. These skills ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and timely meals that meet strict airline and passenger standards.

What are some common challenges faced by Sky Chefs when preparing meals for in-flight service?

Sky Chefs often work under tight time constraints and must adhere to strict airline safety and quality standards. One major challenge is creating meals that maintain flavor and texture after being reheated in-flight, as well as accommodating diverse dietary needs and preferences for passengers. Additionally, Sky Chefs collaborate closely with logistics and cabin crew teams to ensure timely delivery and proper storage of meals, all while managing the high volume and fast pace of airline catering operations.

What is the difference between Sky Chef vs Flight Kitchen Chef?

AspectSky ChefFlight Kitchen Chef
CredentialsFood safety certifications, culinary trainingFood safety certifications, culinary training
Work EnvironmentOnboard aircraft, confined spaceCommercial kitchen, airport or airline facility
Employer & IndustryAirlines, private jet servicesAirlines, catering companies
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Both Sky Chefs and Flight Kitchen Chefs require similar culinary skills and certifications. The main difference lies in their work environment: Sky Chefs prepare meals onboard aircraft, often in confined spaces, while Flight Kitchen Chefs work in large catering kitchens at airports or airline facilities. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles suited to their preferences and skills within airline catering.

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Infographic showing various Sky Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 72% Physical, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,052 per year, or $29.4 per hour.

Sous Chef- Airline Catering (PM/Evening)

LSG Sky Chefs

Denver, CO • On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

LSG Group rating

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Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Title: 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 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 Sky Chefs, 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 PM 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 oversee evening 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.

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 @ SkyChefs near the Denver International Airport
  • Shift schedule: this is a PM/evening shift: 3:00pm -11:30 pm - work 5 consecutive days in a row and have 2 consecutive days off
  • Training schedule: will be during the day for approximately 3-5 weeks
  • Benefits: no waiting period, eligible as of Day 1.
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 helpers

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
  • Culinary Operations or a formal Culinary Degree or equivalent (Apprenticeship, Culinary Related Military Training, Certification with ACF, Etc.) required
  • 3 to 5 years of culinary operations leadership & team supervision experience
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and sanitation standards.
  • 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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