Planning Supervisor (US MILITARY CATERING)

Perro Chiko Restaurant Corporation; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services company in Mandaluyong is seeking a Planning Supervisor for US Military catering operations. The role involves developing production schedules, coordinating logistics, and ensuring quality service delivery. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in planning, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position may require domestic and international travel and adherence to mission-driven timelines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in planning, preferably in catering or institutional environments.
• Strong knowledge of workflow, logistics, and resource allocation.
• Ability to manage planning systems in high-volume environments.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English communication (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Can work in a shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain catering plans aligned with US Military requirements.
• Coordinate schedules with Kitchen and Service Supervisors.
• Monitor operations progress and adjust schedules as necessary.
• Monitor progress of operations against the plan, adjusting schedules as needed to meet mission requirements.
• Prepare and submit planning reports, forecasts, and documentation to management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to adapt to demands

Job description

PLANNING SUPERVISOR (US MILITARY CATERING)

Responsible for overseeing production and service planning to ensure seamless execution of US Military catering operations. The Planning Supervisor plays a key role in aligning production schedules, logistics, and manpower planning with military requirements. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments under structured systems and mission-driven timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and event-specific catering plans in alignment with US Military requirements.
• Coordinate production schedules with Kitchen Manager, Service Supervisor, Store Supervisor, and Purchase Coordinator to ensure readiness of meals, supplies, and logistics.
• Communicate plans clearly to kitchen, service, logistics, and store teams, ensuring accountability and execution.
• Monitor progress of operations against the plan, adjusting schedules as needed to meet mission requirements.
• Prepare and submit planning reports, forecasts, and documentation to management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in planning, scheduling, or operations management (preferably in catering, hospitality, or institutional environments).
• Strong knowledge of production and service workflows, logistics, and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to manage planning systems in high-volume, structured environments.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for planning, data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to plan raw material usage and calculate purchase quantities based on headcounts, menus, and operational forecasts.
• Ability to adapt quickly to operational demands and mission-driven timelines.
• Proficiency in English communication (both spoken and written).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for work assignments.
• Can work in a shift schedule.
• High level of accountability, teamwork, and discipline in following established procedures.