Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $145,000.00 - $150,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K with company match
company sponsored life insurance
Medical Plans
Dental plans
vision plans
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
voluntary life insurance
Accident plans
Hospital plans
Employee assistance program
Commuter Benefits
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Gate Gourmet is a globally recognized company specializing in airline catering services and culinary excellence. As a leading provider in the in-flight catering industry, Gate Gourmet partners strategically with airlines across the world to develop and deliver exceptional menus and culinary concepts that enhance passenger experience. The company is committed to upholding brand values and corporate identity while meeting budgetary, dietary, and operational needs through its network of approved suppliers. Gate Gourmet is well-known for its dedication to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the aviation catering sector.
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Job Requirements
- Apprenticeship, AOS or compatible degree in culinary arts and/or bachelor's degree in business and/or hospitality
- 3-5 years of experience within in-flight catering preferred
- 4 years of menu development and operational experience
- Strong culinary background
- Ability to travel up to 60% domestically and internationally
- Must be able to regularly stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during work schedules of 10+ hours
- Must be able to withstand a normal production kitchen facility with varying temperature and noise levels
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move product, equipment, and supplies in excess of 25 pounds
- Occasionally requires working weekends and holidays
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- English language skills required
Job Qualifications
- Apprenticeship, AOS or compatible degree in culinary arts and/or bachelor's degree in business and/or hospitality
- Catering diploma or City and Guilds or other appropriate qualification
- 3-5 years of experience within in-flight catering preferred
- 4 years of menu development and operational experience
- Global style, proficiency in fusion cooking
- Previous menu development responsibility in a fine dining environment
- A sound knowledge and experience of Asian cuisines and modern European cuisines
- Working knowledge and experience of HACCP stands and equivalent
- Experience presenting to clients/customers and building/maintaining appropriate relationships
- Strong culinary background
- Understanding of large scale production and assembly
- Clear understanding of hospitality and service and the customer experience
- Ability to present a culinary vision utilizing all 5 senses
- Project management skills
- Diverse/multi-cultural interpersonal skills
- Independent and pro-active leader
- Process oriented and results driven
- Capability to keep the hand on the pulse of the culinary world including trends, organizations and personnel
- Passionate about food and teaching culinary techniques
- Current in the latest food production techniques
- Current in the latest food trends
- Aware of super food and functional food principles
- Aware of caloric intake and basic dietary requirements
- Aware of religious meal requirements including HALAL, Kosher, Hindu
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Relationship and strategic account management skills
- Capacity to manage the movement and schedules of colleagues and customers globally
- Able to speak publicly and represent Gate Gourmet with confidence and professionalism
- Proficient culinary knowledge of terms, procedures and practices and be able to teach these techniques
- Excellent customer interaction and presentation skills and be able to teach these techniques
- Good interoffice skills, pleasant, professional office demeanor
- Must exhibit patience and mentor-like abilities
- English language skills required, additional languages a plus
Job Duties
- Ensures Gate Gourmet can deliver world class menu development and production services to a strategic customer that reflects the airline's signature culinary style
- Be the gategroup expert with respect to the customer experience the airline creates and consistently deliver to its passengers through in-flight meals
- Secures the confidence of the customer and strengthen the levels of consistent quality service
- Assists the customer with the development of food philosophies and standards and ensure gategroup has the capability to deliver consistently against the customers culinary standards
- Builds relationships with Regional Executive Chefs and Airline Unit Chefs to ensure clear communication of expectations and deliverables
- Partners with the Customer Lead Executive Chefs and Regional Executive Chefs to ensure seamless integration of menu requirements into production and ensure menus are consistently executable in-flight via gate gourmet or supplier partner production environment
- Be a trusted point of contact for the customer regarding Menus, Food and Kitchen service requirements
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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