Porter Operations Supervisor

Xai; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a Porter Supervisor in Memphis to lead the inventory, receiving, and scheduling for Culinary food services, while managing a team of porters and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

You will oversee ordering, vendor coordination, and payroll, ensuring accurate records and cost control across departments. This role supports events, equipment moves, and daily operations, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout the site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of inventory experience
• 2+ years of restaurant or retail food service experience
• 1+ years of leadership experience
• Ability to carry large heavy items unassisted (up to 25 bs.)
• Able to stand for long periods of time - up to 10 hours a day
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations for significant/extended periods of time as needed
• Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
• Able to participate in internal leadership and development training
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 1 hour per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 1 hour per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-hand inventories and place orders for all concept areas of Culinary food services
• Receive and inspect deliveries from vendors daily
• Set and enforce standards for ordering and receiving operations
• Maintain accurate inventory records for all departmental areas
• Create awareness among kitchen teams regarding inaccuracies in product deliveries
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure optimal product and vendor selection
• Monitor and track departmental spending by vendor
• Reconcile invoices and submit purchase orders for food and equipment vendors
• Fulfill interdepartmental requests through the internal request system
• Manage porters to provide site support, handle food deliveries, and maintain cleanliness of surrounding areas
• Support events and operations by moving equipment, setting up, and resetting event spaces
• Move equipment to and from the warehouse to meet site needs
• Maintain cleanliness of operational areas and report maintenance issues for repair
• Manage dishwashers to support kitchen operations and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and surrounding areas
• Manage staff scheduling, payroll, and attendance for the team
• Conduct annual staff performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development
• Ensure all staff training and credentials remain up to date
• Supervise deliveries of water, ice, and backstock supplies across campus
• Support internal delivery of supplies for daily operations and events
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment for the team
• Monitor equipment and asset management, including preventative maintenance
• Support daily services and perform other tasks as directed by management

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Food service

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory management software

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking a Porter Supervisor in Memphis to lead the inventory, receiving, and scheduling for Culinary food services, while managing a team of porters and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

You will oversee ordering, vendor coordination, and payroll, ensuring accurate records and cost control across departments. This role supports events, equipment moves, and daily operations, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout the site.