Supervisor, Hospitality

SpaceX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Hospitality Supervisor to lead food/beverage operations across one or more outlets/catering locations. You will supervise staff, develop training programs, hire and evaluate talent, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires travel up to 85%, extended hours, and a commitment to SpaceX's safety and quality expectations in a corporate environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of food service experience with 2+ years in leadership.
• Experience opening new operations and/or creating procedures from the ground up.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and enforce standards for hospitality operations and guest interactions.
• Oversee day-to-day operations through one or more food service outlets/catering locations.
• Hire, onboard, and develop staff; conduct 1:1s and evaluations.
• Coordinate events, including large onsite and offsite catering requests.
• Ensure food safety and maintain clean, safe workstations; manage inventory.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Training & development

Staff scheduling

Food safety standards

HR best practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

The SpaceX Hospitality team serves all employees, customers, government partners, potential clients and/or visitors with everything from snacks to daily meals to full-service events. The Hospitality Supervisor supports the direction and management of the organization’s food/beverage operations and is directly responsible for the quality of service throughout one or more of our food service outlets/catering locations. This role assists in developing and implementing effective customer service strategies and training programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating service operations; monitoring, positioning, and motivating staff; ensuring excellent customer service; engaging with customers; hiring, onboarding, and developing talent; maintaining team compliance with mandatory trainings; handling scheduling and payroll; and setting/upholding customer service principles. Additionally, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards is of utmost importance and necessity to protect the health of all served individuals, comply with regulations, and uphold the organization's commitment to excellence. The Hospitality Supervisor supports SpaceX’s mission by overseeing day-to-day hospitality functions and providing quality food/beverage options. This createsexemplary, professional and welcoming serviceenvironments that enhance productivity and morale.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set and enforce standards for hospitality operations and guest interactions
• Support conceptualization and implementation of new services, offerings, and training programs
• Oversee day-to-day operations through one or more food service outlets/catering locations
• Manage direct reports, including hiring, performance evaluations, development opportunities, 1:1 meetings, responsibility assignment, communication facilitation, and feedback documentation
• Assist with organizing and coordinating events, including large onsite/offsite gatherings and catering requests
• Enforce food safety practices and maintain clean, safe workstations
• Coordinate and enhance team time management
• Train staff on customer service expectations, menu knowledge, allergen, and nutritional awareness; create and maintain in-person and online training materials
• Manage and monitor product quality, consistency, service, menu accuracy, and inventory levels; address issues as needed
• Monitor financial activities, support scheduling, sales data collection/reporting, and other administrative tasks
• Communicate with vendors for orders, deliveries, and product quality issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 6+ years of food service industry experience with 2+ years of leadership experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of leadership experience within the food service industry
• Experience opening new operations and/or creating operations procedures from the ground upExperience managing a team in fine dining, upscale, casual and quick service restaurants
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Excellent knowledge of food service systems, ordering and inventory
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Advanced knowledge with allergen identification and dietary restrictions
• Advanced knowledge of beverage service including beer, wine and spirits
• Showcases high level of professionalism
• Experience in a corporate environment
• Proficient knowledge of HR best practices
• Experience leading groups in large team settings of 10 or more staff members

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects (up to 85% travel)
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends
• Must have or obtain TX Food Manager Certification and TABC certification (training provided internally as needed)
• Valid state issued driver's license
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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