Job Title: General Manager Job Location: Phoenix-USA-85040 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $134,958.17 - 162,020.07
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.
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
SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Salary
$134,958.17–$162,020.07
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Skills
Aviation Industryunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Planunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Culinary Operationsunmatched
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Food Deliveryunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Servicesunmatched
Industrial Relationsunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Partner Salesunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Retailunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Staff Motivationunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)unmatched
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