General Manager

LSG Sky Chefs

$148K — $200K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent operational experience
  • 10+ years of progressive operations or manufacturing leadership experience
  • Proven success leading large, multi-department operations
  • Experience in food manufacturing, processing, or regulated environments strongly preferred
  • Strong financial acumen and budget ownership experience

Responsibilities

  • Own the overall operational, financial, and performance results of the CSC
  • Develop and execute the annual business plan and budget in alignment with regional strategy
  • Lead short- and mid-term production planning for on-time delivery
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles
  • Champion a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and engagement

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision - Eligible Day 1
  • Employer-paid life insurance & AD&D benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free meals and parking
  • Career growth opportunities within a global organization
Full Job Description
Posting Start Date: 8/5/26

Job Title: General Manager
Job Location: San Jose-USA-95110
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $148,453.99 - 200,222.07

The Opportunity

As the General Manager, you'll take the lead in driving both the strategy and day-to-day success of the operation. You'll guide business direction, oversee performance, and ensure everything runs smoothly while delivering strong results.
Just as important, you'll build and inspire a high-performing team coaching, developing, and motivating employees to do their best work every day. Your leadership will help create a positive, accountable, and team-focused environment where people can grow and succeed.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys making decisions that impact the business, and wants to make a real difference in a key location.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Medical, Dental, Vision - Eligible Day 1
  • Employer-paid life insurance & AD&D benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free meals and parking
  • Career growth opportunities within a global organization


How You'll Make a Difference

As General Manager, you will:
  • Own the overall operational, financial, and performance results of the CSC
  • Develop and execute the annual business plan and budget in alignment with regional strategy
  • Lead short- and mid-term production planning to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of food products and services
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, cost, and service
  • Ensure optimal deployment of people, equipment, materials, and capital resources
  • Maintain full compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and HACCP regulations
  • Champion a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and engagement
  • Lead, develop, and motivate a diverse workforce, including unionized teams where applicable
  • Partner closely with Sales, Culinary, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders
  • Initiate and manage capital projects to support growth and operational excellence
  • Ensure all customer contracts, company standards, and delivery commitments are consistently met


What We're Looking For in a Candidate

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent operational experience
  • 10+ years of progressive operations or manufacturing leadership experience
  • Proven success leading large, multi-department operations
  • Experience in food manufacturing, processing, or regulated environments strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
  • Strong financial acumen and budget ownership experience
  • Ability to lead through complexity, change, and high operational pressure
  • Demonstrated success building strong teams, managing labor relations, and engaging union workforces
  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership presence
  • Track record of exceeding corporate expectations and driving performance improvement


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