Manager, Materials

gategroup; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

EAP

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Free meals

Job summary

gategroup is seeking a Materials Manager to join our flight kitchen operations at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. You will oversee production standards, scheduling, labor controls and efficiency, ensuring quality and customer service excellence daily.

The role reports to the Operations Manager and requires leadership of a team, strong communication, and a track record in high-volume food service. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• At least 3 years of supervisory/management experience with scheduling and financial acumen.
• In-flight catering or high-volume food service experience highly desired; labor relations experience a plus.
• Experience with menu design a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures unit maintains production standards.
• Ensures labor controls are in place and effective.
• Ensures interdepartmental communication occurs regularly.
• Assist in the development and training of subordinates.
• Work with management staff to improve performance of the unit.
• Prepares administrative reports as required.
• Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Financial acumen

Labor relations

Analytical skills

Time management

Training

Education

High school diploma or GED; some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. We are currently looking for a Materials Manager to join our flight kitchen operations team located at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas, Texas. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the position is responsible for maintaining production standards to meet customers’ requirements, which includes: scheduling, communication, productivity, labor controls and efficiency standards. Must ensure quality and customer service is maintained at the highest level on a daily basis.

Annual Hiring Range $70, 000 -75,000

• 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
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures unit maintains production standards.
• Ensures Labor Controls are in place and are effective.
• Ensures interdepartmental communication occurs regularly.
• Assist in the development and training of subordinates.
• Work with management staff to improve performance of the unit.
• Prepares administrative reports as required.
• Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specifications.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent/GED. Some college preferred.
• Work Experience: Must have three years of supervisory/management experience, scheduling and financial acumen. In-flight catering experience is highly desired or experience in a high-volume, food service industry. Current or previous labor relations experience, a plus. Experience with menu design, a plus.

Job Skills:

Candidate should be comfortable with all levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program change. Must have strong and effective leadership skills, and successfully manage staff assigned to liquor and equipment. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Must have the ability to train others. Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis. Must have excellent time management skills. Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities. Must have strong organizational and analytical skills. Must be innovative and have the ability to make changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance. Must have basic computer skills includes working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Communication Skills:

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.

Travel:

This position has travel of up to 10% of the time.

Environmental Requirements:

Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours. In a normal production kitchen facility, there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move products and equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. A rotating schedule of over 55 hours per week is typical.

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

Excellence We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.

Passion Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Responsibility We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet. We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility.

Respect Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals. We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

Application Closure Statement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the job being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. gategroup reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Candidates may be required to go through pre-employment drug screen, criminal check and/or airport fingerprinting. gategroup - an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to workforce diversity and actively encourage all qualified persons to seek employment with us, including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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

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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.