Equipment/Sanitation Operations Supervisor

Posting Start Date: 5/26/26

Job Title: Equipment/Sanitation Operations Supervisor
Job Location: San Francisco-USA-94128
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 85,000.00

About us

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation's leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America's first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Role Purpose Statement

The Equipment and Sanitation supervisor is responsible for and oversees the equipment deliveries to all other departments. They make sure all the equipment is being washed correctly and in a timely manner. They cover sick calls and entering corrections in Etime for missed punches. Ensure the staging area never fills up with outbound food/glass carts or clean equipment racks. Checking and log the machine temps to ensure the machines are hitting the right temperature every 2 hours. Understand how the machines operate enough to troubleshoot and fix small problems. Make sure that all the inbound dirty carts are cleaned in the order they are received so no dirty equipment sits for a few days in carts.

The ideal candidate will have schedule flexibility, be a self-starter and a quick learner with basic computer skills. Someone that can recognize and address a problem before it turns into something much bigger. Has good communication skills. Able to give direction. Able to ensure process target times/deliveries times are being met.

Main Accountabilities

Supervisor Responsibility

• Lead and organize a high-performing team to ensure on-time and accurate production
  • Run daily huddles to keep everyone focused and energized
  • Maintain safety, sanitation, and food quality compliance with regulatory agencies (FDA, USDA, OSHA, HACCP)
  • Optimize staffing and schedules to hit productivity and cost goals
  • Manage equipment inventory, maintenance, and sanitation programs to ensure efficiency
  • Implement innovative solutions to improve workflow and reduce waste
  • Ensure every flight is catered accurately and on schedule
  • Jump in on special projects and company initiatives to make an impact
  • Motivate, coach, and develop your team while living our company values
  Leadership
  1. Guide, motivate and develop staff within the Human Resources policies
  2. Make the company's values and management principles live in the department(s)
  3. Manage productivity hours and costs in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
  4. Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Quality, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety and Production systems