Food & Beverage Specialist

Airportworker; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 33,861 - 37,622; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Job summary

A leading airport service provider is seeking a Food & Beverage Specialist to maintain grab-and-go food operations. This role ensures product availability, freshness, and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have over 4 years in operations, a bachelor's degree, and food safety certification. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $24.58 to $27.31 along with employee benefits including health and life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires 4 years of operations experience in merchandising and customer service.
• Bachelor's degree can count for 2 of the 4-year requirement.
• Must have food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Stocks and rotates grab-and-go products according to standards.
• Monitors inventory and communicates replenishment needs.
• Ensures accuracy when receiving and storing deliveries.
• Tracks expiration dates and removes non-compliant items.
• Provides exceptional customer service to assist customers.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Inventory control

Knowledge of food safety laws

Proficiency in inventory management systems

Financial and P&L awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent)

Job description

The Food & Beverage (F&B) Specialist at John F. Kennedy International Airport, supports the daily execution of grab-and-go food operations by maintaining product availability, freshness, and presentation. This role ensures displays are fully stocked, compliant, and visually appealing to enhance the traveler experience.

Compensation

$24.58 - $27.31 per hour

Benefits Offered

• Employee Discounts
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Qualifications & Requirements

Education and Experience: The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 4 years:

• In a technical role: Requires 4 years of operations experience engaged in delivering merchandising and customer service programs
• A bachelor's degree can count for 2 of the 4-year requirement
• Requires food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent)

Specialized Training

• Knowledge of local and federal food safety laws, city/county health inspection requirements, and documentation practices
• Understanding of allergen labeling, handwashing protocols, and cross-contamination procedures
• Knowledge of inventory control and stock rotation; proficient in inventory and stock management systems
• Basic financial and P&L awareness (labor, waste, shrink)
• Able to review sales, waste, and inventory data to identify improvement opportunities
• Direct and proactive communicator who provides exceptional customer service
• Business acumen with operations mindset required to understand the long-term implications of merchandising, inventory management, and customer experience planning to advance organizational goals
• Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments
• Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of F&B and retail business operations, brand partners, landlord stakeholders, the associate population, and individual store circumstances

Job Responsibilities

• Stocks and rotates grab-and-go products according to freshness and presentation standards
• Monitors inventory levels and communicates replenishment needs to management
• Receives and verifies deliveries, ensuring accuracy and proper storage
• Tracks expiration dates and removes outdated or non-compliant items
• Maintains clean, organized, and visually appealing displays
• Provides exceptional customer service by assisting customers with questions, recommendations, and product information
• Completes daily temperature checks, waste logs, and inventory reports
• Supports product launches, seasonal changes, and promotional displays
• Collaborates with Culinary and Operations teams, as well as vendors, to guarantee timely restocking
• Follows food safety, sanitation, and airport security guidelines

Reporting Relationship & Role Information

• The F&B Specialist typically reports to the F&B Manager
• This position as described falls under the Fair Labor Standards Act as a Non‑Exempt position
• This role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays due to business needs and flight schedules

Additional Information

• Competitive Salary: $24.58 - $27.31 a hour
• Daily Pay - Get your money as you earn it

Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in which we value diversity and unique experiences, backgrounds and identities.