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Gate Gourmet

Transportation Dispatcher

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Job Description

gategroup is a global leader in providing aircraft catering and onboard services to the airline industry. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for enhancing passenger experiences, gategroup delivers exceptional quality and service through innovative culinary solutions and operational expertise. We operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where attention to detail, quality assurance, and efficient workflow management are essential to meet the demanding needs of our airline clients. Our team members play a vital role in ensuring that every flight receives timely and accurate catering services, supporting seamless travel experiences for millions of passengers worldwide.

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Job Requirements

  • H.S. diploma required
  • 2+ years of general work experience in an office or warehouse facility
  • 1 year of experience directing the work of others
  • able to drive on the ramp (must be 21+ with valid driver’s license)
  • able to multi-task in hectic environment
  • detail oriented
  • able to keep calm in high pressure environment
  • able to work with minimum supervision off-site
  • able to make independent decisions
  • able to compile data from multiple sources accurately
  • able to communicate status changes timely
  • driven to document and improve processes
  • able to develop rapport with major client
  • must have valid driver’s license
  • must be able to function in warehouse environment
  • may be required to rotate between day and night shift

Job Qualifications

  • H.S. diploma required
  • associate’s degree preferred
  • 2+ years general work experience in an office or warehouse facility
  • 1 year experience directing the work of others
  • 1-2 years shipping/receiving experience preferred
  • able to drive on the ramp with valid 21+ driver's license
  • able to multi-task in a hectic environment
  • detail oriented
  • able to keep calm in high pressure environment
  • able to work with minimum supervision in off-site environment
  • able to make independent decisions
  • able to compile data from multiple sources with high accuracy
  • able to communicate status changes timely
  • driven to document and improve processes
  • able to develop rapport with major client

Job Duties

  • Analyze data from custom computer screens and prepare driver run sheets for each flight
  • assign drivers to gates and flights
  • serve as the quality assurance specialist ensuring that contents of coolers and meals meet customer specifications
  • monitor driver’s kitchen departure time
  • track all flight, gate, meal order and other changes
  • serve as backup supervisor by relaying changes to drivers, directing workflow and resolving customer problems
  • check that drivers complete run sheets accurately ensuring times, aircraft changes, service levels and quantities meet specifications
  • answer and log customer calls, concerns and complaints and make recommendations to resolve ongoing issues
  • rotate periodically between scheduled shift and vacation relief shift

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location