Coordinator, Operations - Catering

RiseMe; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun and friendly culture

Travel privileges for family

Flexible savings & benefits

Job summary

WestJet is seeking a Catering Operations Coordinator to provide real-time guidance and support from the OCC, ensuring safe, efficient inflight catering across the network. You will manage disruptions, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and drive performance improvements in a 24/7 operational environment.

Ideal candidates have airline operations experience, strong communication, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong operational judgment and decision-making in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience in airline operations or 24/7 operational settings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time operational guidance and risk assessments during normal and disrupted operations.
• Coordinate catering disruptions, delays, substitutions, and service impacts across the network.
• Act as liaison between network decision makers and catering providers with clear communication.
• Administer catering reporting, delay documentation, and incident reviews.
• Investigate root causes and promote continuous improvement while adhering to policies and safety regulations.

Job description

This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.

Why WestJet

Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We’re proud to be one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

Coordinator, Operations - Catering

The Catering Coordinator serves as the 24/7 operational support for inflight catering within the Operations Control Centre (OCC). This role provides real-time monitoring, coordination, and decision support to ensure onboard catering services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational and guest experience standards across the network.

Acting as the primary liaison between internal operational teams and third‑party catering providers, the coordinator manages catering‑related disruptions, supports operational recovery efforts, and provides expert guidance during both day‑to‑day operations and irregular operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Operations Control Centre's catering subject matter expert, providing real-time operational guidance, risk assessments, and recommendations during both normal and disrupted operations.
• Manage catering‑related operational disruptions and recovery efforts, including shortages, delays, aircraft substitutions, diversions, cancellations, and service impacts, while balancing guest experience, operational performance and cost.
• Act as the primary liaison between network‑level decision makers and catering providers, communicating operational impacts, service adjustments, recovery plans, and escalation requirements across the network.
• Administer catering operational reporting and processes, including delay documentation and coding, review of catering‑related incident hazard reports, coordination of vendor investigations, and escalation of recurring issues.
• Drive operational excellence and compliance by investigating root causes of operational issues, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, and ensuring adherence to airline policies, food safety regulations, aviation security requirements, and operational standards.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in airline operations, airport operations, inflight services, catering operations, or a related operational environment.
• Experience working in an Operations Control Centre, Network Operations Centre, or 24/7 operational environment is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of airline operational processes and disruption management.
• Knowledge of airline delay coding and operational performance reporting is an asset.

Skills

• Strong operational judgment, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while driving continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to work independently, remain calm under pressure, and respond effectively during operational disruptions.

The benefits of being a WestJetter

WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package.

On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

About WestJet Group of Companies

WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low‑cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to a global network of more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore and Sunwing Vacations Group. We’re Canada’s leading value airline and largest vacation provider, with unued ...

Our safety promise

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. Safety and security are shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their well-being and the safety of others. WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as Safey-Sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet'sAlcohol and Drug Policy.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don't meet every qualification listed. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. We value the time and effort you put into your application. Our recruitment process is highly competitive and while every applicant will receive communication regarding their application status, only those selected to move forward will be contacted with next steps. If this role isn't the right fit, we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.

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