Gate Serve Transportation Supervisor

Gate Gourmet Inc

Flushing, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66,300–$70,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budgeting, Business Performance Management, Catering Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Workstations, Contact Management, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Delivery Driving, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Production, Hospital, Life Insurance, Mandarin Chinese Language, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Multilingual, Needs Assessment, Operational Support, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Polish Language, Productivity Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Radio Operation, Reporting Skills, Restaurant, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Staff Corrective Action, Team Lead/Manager, Vietnamese Language, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Flushing, NY
POSTED
1 day ago

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.

Position is responsible for supporting the operational unit with meeting customer requirements and needs in the area of transportation; coordinating services between the facility and drivers and controls activities on the dock; and for supervising drivers and driver assistants.

Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:

  • $66,300- $70,000 Per Year

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Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401k, with company match
  • Company sponsored life insurance
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for obtaining control sheets and making assignments for team drivers to flights daily.

  • Responsible for supervising drivers and driver assistants.

  • Checks dock area to ensure that employees have required equipment and that trucks leave according to scheduled dock departure.

  • Checks that all teams are catering correct aircraft and flights.

  • Ensures that all employees are in compliance with safety procedures and Airport Transport Authority badging requirements.

  • Assists teams with late flights and equipment changes.

  • Responsible for getting information from airlines on service requirements and updates.

  • Maintains radio contact with Operations Manager and leads during operation.

  • Conducts regular checks of the supply stations on AOA.

  • Responsible for security and proper transportation of products, airline equipment and maintaining cleanliness of vehicles.

  • Trains and monitors employees on proper work procedures to ensure maximum productivity and security with minimum labor and food costs.

  • Maintains all financial goals related to productivity, overtime, and labor goals.

  • Works with management staff to improve performance of the unit.

  • Responsible for performance evaluation, coaching, counseling and preparing corrective action for employees and liaises appropriately with HR and other support functions.

  • Manages work flow balancing - - the division of responsibilities amongst employees on each shift

  • Manages daily manpower planning including assignment of responsibilities and workstations.

  • Determines when and whether to call employees in to cover staffing needs (ex. sick calls, vacation relief, medical leaves, volume changes, etc.)

  • In conjunction with department leaders determines number of employees needed by shift

  • Responsible for employee retention and monitors employee turnover.

  • Prepares administrative reports as required.

  • Responsible for safety, quality and compliance with customer specifications.

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.

  • Associates degree or degree from a 4 year university or college preferred.

Work Experience:

  • A valid driver's license.

  • Ability to pass a DMV verification process.

  • Clean driving record that does not contain moving violations, accidents.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience working as a delivery driver and/or in a customer service capacity required.

  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing, food production, and restaurant or catering environment or equivalent experience in the related field is preferred.

  • Experience working in the airline industry is preferred.

  • Ability to work weekends and a flexible schedule as needed.

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

  • A valid driver's license.

  • Must comply with company policies

  • Ability to obtain Airport Transport Authority badge required.

  • Ability to obtain Customs Seal for Airport Transport Authority badge required.

Language / Communication Skills:

  • Expresses oneself clearly and effectively when speaking and writing to individuals and groups; listening attentively and insuring communication is understood by all parties involved.

  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish/Chinese Mandarin/Vietnamese/Hindi or Polish is a plus.

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Unit

Type of Employment: full-time

Travel %: up to 10%

Exemption Classification: exempt

Internal Relationships: GateServe Employees

External Relationships: customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:

  • Strong customer service skills.

  • Ability to supervise and motivate others.

  • Dedication to excellence and a strong work ethic.

  • Attention to detail and compliance oriented.

  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

  • Ability to adjust to operational needs as they arise.

  • Ability to work under pressure and able to make sound decisions.

  • Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency)

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title): General Manager or Mgr, Ops, Gate Serve

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): 0

Number of Direct Reports: up to 3

Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0

Estimated Total Size of Team: up to 5

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

  • Thinking - Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills

  • Engaging - Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People

  • Inspiring - Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively

  • Achieving - Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

Excellence

  • We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.
  • We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.

Passion

  • Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.
  • We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Responsibility

  • We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.
  • We always look out for each other -creating a safe workplace environment is everyone's responsibility.

Respect

  • Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.
  • We respect each other's voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.
  • To be considered for this position, please submit your application by 06/26/2026

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.

For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

We anticipate that this job will close on:

07/01/2026

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If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!

About the Company

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Gate Gourmet Inc

Gate Gourmet is the world’s largest independent provider of airline catering and provisioning services. We are also very active in adjacent markets. With more than sixty years of experience in providing appealing food and beverage options, designed to fit any budget, we offer: A wide range of culinary solutions "Last mile" provisioning to aircraft Catering and provisioning services for non-airline business, such as railway companies, lounges, and convenience retailersGate Gourmet is the core business behind gategroup, whose ten associated companies offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any onboard need - from innovative menu design to stylish packaging to sophisticated supply chain solutions.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
http://www.gategourmet.com/home