Catering Operations Supervisor – Food & Beverage

gategroup; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Disability insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Commuter benefits

Employee Discounts

Weekly pay for union employees

Free hot meals for unit operations

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a hands-on supervisor to oversee dish room, liquor/beverage, and transportation operations in a high-volume catering environment in the United States. The role requires leadership of 30+ hourly employees, adherence to airline specifications, and strong reporting and cost-control measures.

The successful candidate will manage safety, quality, and labor metrics, partner with HR, and drive continuous improvement while complying with wage and hour policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in high-volume or catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct dish room, liquor/beverage and related process employees.
• Ensure quality production standards across accounts.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and airline customer specifications.
• Prepare management reports (attendance, HAACCP, labor).
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and proper coding of products.
• Conduct inventory, requisitions, and waste minimization.
• Coach, evaluate, and drive performance across the unit.
• Balance workloads and schedule staff per shift; handle staffing changes.

Job description

gategroup is seeking a hands-on supervisor to oversee dish room, liquor/beverage, and transportation operations in a high-volume catering environment in the United States. The role requires leadership of 30+ hourly employees, adherence to airline specifications, and strong reporting and cost-control measures.

The successful candidate will manage safety, quality, and labor metrics, partner with HR, and drive continuous improvement while complying with wage and hour policies.