Culinary Experience Regional Manager (NJUS)

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NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.

Purpose of Position

The Culinary Experience Regional Manager is responsible for overseeing daily catering logistics operations and management of supplier performance for their assigned territory. Reporting to and collaborating with the NetJets Quality & Standards Executive Chef, the Culinary Experience Regional Manager will continuously improve and execute an inflight catering supply chain strategy to elevate the NetJets InFlight Dining experience from infancy to execution. Through ongoing process, standards, and training improvement with the Quality & Standards Executive Chef; the Culinary Experience Regional Manager will ensure execution throughout the supplier network from the suppliers kitchen through product delivery to our Owners and Crewmembers. Responsibilities will include safety compliance and quality auditing, training execution, supplier performance management, supply chain process solutions, and new initiative support. The Culinary Experience Regional Manager will support the overall mission of the InFlight Dining strategy and successful delivery of catering for Owners and Crewmembers.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Regional management of all catering suppliers within their respective territories
• Development and enforcement of processes to ensure quality control and consistency within our daily operations and throughout the entire supply chain
• Supplier management including supplier training, compliance, auditing, coaching, and development. This will include on-site support for suppliers when needed
• Maintain an intimate knowledge of the aviation catering food and beverage supplier market, proactively identifying efficiencies associated with all products and ingredients required to execute the NetJets InFlight Dining mission: providing unmatched cuisine and dining experiences at an exceptional value through a commitment to safety, quality, effective communication, performance excellence, process efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Operate as a brand ambassador for the NetJets InFlight Dining program; providing knowledge and guidance to ultimately foster positive working relationships throughout our supplier network in an effort to drive accountability and quality on a daily basis
• Partner with the Quality and Standards Executive Chef to evaluate product delivery for consistency; taking aesthetics, plating, quantity, and more into consideration
• Using analyzed data and a defined strategy, provide proactive feedback to suppliers based on established requirements, specifications, and expectations set by Quality and Standards Executive Chef

Note:

It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.

Education

Bachelors in Hospitality

Certifications and Licenses

Years of Experience

4-6 years of experience

Core Competencies

Adaptability

Collaboration

Curiosity

Service-Oriented

Strives For Positive Results

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams in complex operations
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Inventory management experience
• Ability to develop and manage training materials
• Proven supplier management skills
• In-depth understanding of business aviation & associated operations
• Demonstrated leadership skills with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Strong ability to successfully execute projects and programs
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel on a frequent basis 50-75%
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Culinary experience preferred but not mandatory
• ServSafe Management certification preferred, obtained within 90 days of start date

How NetJets Supports You

NetJets is proud to provide a variety of attractive benefits to our employees, including many at no cost. Employees have access to no cost options including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, with access to robust networks of nationwide providers.

Our comprehensive suite of benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Healthcare Advocacy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• Wellness Programs & Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave of Absence
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (financial protection plans)
• 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute through standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions matched by NetJets. Super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match.
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Family & Caregiving Support