Job Title: Account Supervisor, Airline Catering - 2 Positions Available
Job Location: Austin-USA-78719
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $57,000.00 - 71,000.00
About us
Position Overview
The Account Supervisor is a central force connecting the kitchen/Customer Service Center (CSC) with our airline partners, driving smooth communication, flawless coordination, and exceptional service delivery. In this high-impact role, you’ll tackle performance challenges head-on, respond quickly to customer needs, and champion collaboration across internal teams to keep operations running at peak efficiency.
As an Account Supervisor, you play a pivotal role in elevating service excellence, strengthening customer account relationships, and contributing directly to the ongoing success of our airline partnerships. In addition, the Account Supervisor leads a team of six warehouse employees, in collaboration with the Account Management team, to oversee daily execution, workflow efficiency, and adherence to operational standards.
- Work location: onsite @ our Sky Chefs facility @ Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Work schedule: Standard schedule Monday-Friday with flexibility to address urgent customer matters outside regular business hours as needed
- We operate 24/7, 365
- This is NOT a sales position. We are seeking candidates that have managed customer accounts from end-to-end including serving as the main point of contact, coordinating deliverables, and ensuring customer service excellence.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary + Annual Incentive Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starts Day 1
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement – support for professional development
- Free Parking & Daily Meals
What You'll Do
Account & Customer Operations
- Act as primary point of contact between kitchen/CSC, airline partners, and Key Account Manager
- Maintain customer specifications, measurement systems, and service requirements across departments
- Ensure accurate billing, provisioning, and management of customer-specific inventory and par levels
- Support on-time flight departures in accordance with catering and airline guidelines
- Coordinate airline CSC evaluations; distribute feedback and ensure timely responses
- Track quality scores, flight attendant feedback, and delay data; maintain related databases
- Support special customer projects and airline cycle changes
- Assist Executive Chef with menu presentations and chef tables as needed
Compliance & Quality
- Monitor compliance with customer specifications, safety requirements, and regulatory standards (FDA, HACCP, GQS)
- Ensure adherence to airline safety expectations and internal operating procedures
- Coordinate with Quality Management to address findings and corrective actions
Team Oversight & Development
- Guide, coach, and develop employees in alignment with local leadership and customer account requirements
- Reinforce company values, safety practices, and quality standards
- Support company initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety, HACCP, and Global Quality Standards
Financial & Operational Management
- Monitor inventory accuracy, equipment counts, and cost controls
- Support budget planning and expense management; initiate corrective actions for variances
Scope & Impact
- Direct oversight of frontline employees (including warehouse staff, where applicable)
- Operational impact on airline customer satisfaction, service reliability, and regulatory compliance
- High cross-functional interaction with Operations, Quality, Culinary, and Account Management
What We Look for in a Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 3+ years of customer service experience, with a strong preference for direct account management responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, address service issues, and act as the main point of contact to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
- Language skills: Bilingual is preferred to support effective communication with the team but not required
- Experience in large-scale, diverse, operations-focused environments preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority.
- Strong presentation, communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of product and labor cost drivers, with a track record of analyzing and managing cost variances.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other Windows-based applications.
SkyChefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.