Catering Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

PrimeFlight; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is seeking a Catering Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day catering, transport, and warehouse operations at the Phoenix station. You will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant service delivery while aligning with airline partner expectations.

You will lead teams, manage labor and expense planning, monitor KPI performance, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of aviation operations, and a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in operations, logistics, or aviation services.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive performance.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory requirements in aviation services.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily catering, transport, and warehouse operations
• Uphold safety-first culture and company values
• Ensure compliance with policies, airline requirements, and regulations
• Provide leadership to supervisors, leads, and frontline staff
• Conduct regular team meetings and briefings
• Develop forecasts including labor and expense planning
• Monitor DLP and revenue performance
• Oversee scheduling across operations to meet budget
• Lead hiring, training, and onboarding with HR
• Coach and develop team members; succession planning
• Ensure safety, operational, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee aircraft servicing for safety and on-time performance
• Communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations management

Aviation services

Job description

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is seeking a Catering Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day catering, transport, and warehouse operations at the Phoenix station. You will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant service delivery while aligning with airline partner expectations.

You will lead teams, manage labor and expense planning, monitor KPI performance, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of aviation operations, and a commitment to safety and