Equipment Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Company-sponsored life insurance

Medical/dental/vision plans

Disability coverage

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Weekly pay (union)

Free meals

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead dish room, liquor/beverage and related operations in a high-volume airline catering setting. You will ensure quality production, adhere to HACCP standards, and manage labor reports.

This role requires effective coaching and adherence to union agreements. Responsibilities include maximizing productivity, maintaining safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinating with maintenance and HR for staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Over 2+ years supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing/food service environment.
• Strong leadership, training, and communication skills; able to coach and evaluate staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ServSafe certification required; bilingual ability a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead dish room, liquor/beverage and related operations; ensure quality standards.
• Maintain policies; prepare management reports (attendance, HACCP, labor).
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and proper product coding per airline specs.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing levels and labor cost optimization; coach/discipline as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Communication

Training

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Union Relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Position Summary

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. The position is responsible for supervising employees in the dish/EPA, pre-load, liquor/beverage and transportation areas. Ensures timely completion of all required activities in support of catering efforts.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate: $65K - $68K Per Year Benefits Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Commuter benefits Employee Discounts Weekly pay for union employees Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for leading and directing all dish room, liquor/beverage process employees. Ensures quality production standards are maintained for all accounts Maintains Company policies and procedures as well as specification books for airline customers and serve as a knowledgeable resource relative to those policies Prepares management reports (ex. attendance, HAACCP and labor) reports as required. Responsible for safety, quality and compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures. Ensures specifications, airline diagrams, and other standards are accurate according to the airline specifications. Ensures that all products are coded according to Gate Gourmet procedures. Conducts inventory of Gate Gourmet products and customer materials to ensure proper usage and minimization of waste. Completes required requisitions for the Storeroom to ensure adequate supply is maintained. Responsible for maintaining daily temperature logs and other logs and reports as required. Works with maintenance staff to ensure preventive maintenance of machinery according to schedules, reports maintenance and repair issues in timely manner. Controls food cost and other controllable costs Work with management staff to improve performance of the unit Responsible for performance evaluation, coaching, counseling and preparing corrective action for employees and liaises appropriately with HR and other support functions. Manages work flow balancing - - the division of responsibilities amongst employees on each shift. Determines when and whether to call employees in to cover staffing needs (ex. sick calls, vacation relief, medical leaves, volume changes, etc.) In conjunction with department leaders determines number of employees needed by shift Ensures compliance with company Wage & Hour policy, including ensuring employees get the rest & meal breaks and ensuring company processes are followed. Trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity with minimum labor and food expenses. Monitors daily manpower planning and schedules employees. Responsible for employee retention and reducing employee turnover. Responsible for coaching, counseling and preparing corrective actions for employees in compliance with the applicable union/collective bargaining agreement(s). Reviews and ensures employees in chain of command are in correct cost centers and correct job titles. Reviews and ensures union represented employees’ pay rates are correct based on wage scales and seniority. Compliance with all company required policies, procedures and processes including but not limited to required training.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Associates degree preferred. Work Experience: 2+ years supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, and restaurant or catering environment or equivalent experience in the related field preferred. Technical Skills: Must have strong and effective leadership skills, and the ability to successfully manage a staff of 30+ hourly employees. Current or previous labor relations experience is a plus, but not required. Candidate must be comfortable with all levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program change. Ability to train others required. Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis. Excellent time management skills required. Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities. Strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills required. Must be innovative and have the ability to make changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance. Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required. Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification required. ServSafe Certified preferred. Language / Communication Skills: Expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing to individuals and groups; listening attentively and insuring communication is understood by all parties involved. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish/Chinese Mandarin/ Vietnamese/Hindi/Polish a plus.

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: USA. Type of Employment: Full-Time. Travel %: No. Exemption Classification: Exempt. Internal Relationships: TBD. External Relationships: TBD. Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Normal work environment. Budget / Revenue Responsibility: USD.

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title): Manager, Ops, PP&WP. Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A. Number of Direct Reports: Up to 75, average of 35 (union employees). Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A. Estimated Total Size of Team: Up to 75.

Gate Group Competencies

Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills. Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People. Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively. Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus.

Demonstrated Values

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity. We communicate and keep each other informed. We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team. We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details. We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes. We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it. We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better.

Equal Opportunity Statement

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Closing Date

We anticipate that this job will close on: 08/31/2026.

Company Overview

gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast-paced and ever-changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast-paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.