Job Title: General Manager
Job Location: Phoenix-USA-85040
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $134,958.17 - 162,020.07
About us
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.