Operations Manager

Air Culinaire Worldwide

. Support the General Manager’s direction, delegation, and performance objectives for the operations team .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeCarlstadt • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing culinary operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and driving team performance within budgetary constraints. Proficient in training staff, maintaining client relationships, and overseeing logistics in high-end food services.

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Culinary ExpertiseTeam ManagementFood Safety ComplianceBudget ManagementClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Culinary ArtsFood Service ManagementBudgetingInventory ManagementLabor Cost ManagementPerformance StandardsSOP EnforcementLogistics CoordinationPayroll ProcessingHealth Regulations

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam BuildingProblem SolvingCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

ShipdayPayroll SystemsInventory Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Culinary ArtsValid Driver’s LicenseFAA On-Ramp Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

High-End Food ServicesAviation ServicesHospitality ManagementCatering OperationsClient Loyalty Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the General Manager’s direction, delegation, and performance objectives for the operations team
Direct and coordinate physical duties and operational activities for Air Culinaire’s market
Drive performance and efficiency standards and support achievement of operational goals
Support internal and external customer service and client loyalty standards
Train and develop operational team members and enforce SOPs and company policies
Manage team performance and support global business functions in the market
Ensure compliance with systems, product specifications, performance standards, culinary expertise, and kitchen accuracy
Oversee culinary and logistics execution across catering operations
Supervise and train staff and oversee food and concierge service quality and accuracy
Support culinary events, regional menu coordination, staff training, and payroll-record approval
Support payroll, labor processing, scheduling, performance reviews, training, hiring, discipline, and related paperwork
Support kitchen financial performance within corporate guidelines and budgets
Manage food safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and timely delivery requirements
Use Shipday for catering order logistics, deliveries, delivery photos, and recipient records
Assist with inventory, local purchasing, and receiving
Manage cleaning and maintenance of company assets and arrange repairs, contracts, and services
Investigate and resolve food- and service-related complaints
Manage market health and safety standards
Support implementation and enforcement of corporate policies and procedures
Support sales and marketing initiatives and maintain local client relationships
Enforce Air Culinaire’s Standard Operating Procedure as the primary operations document
Report personnel timesheets for payroll purposes
Support weekly company and personal expense reporting
Manage and audit monthly vehicle maintenance logs and costs
Support weekly accounts-payable reporting and review accounts-payable reports for accuracy
Support monthly inventory of kitchen and locker products
Supervise local employees in compliance with the Air Chef Employee Handbook
Perform other duties assigned by the General Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business and culinary arts and/or equivalent successful work-related Executive Chef or hospitality management experience required
Experience managing staff members and client relationships in a business environment
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3–5 years’ prior experience and knowledge of high-end food services required
Additional aviation or hospitality services industry background preferred
Ability to create and maintain a strong team atmosphere
Ability to train employees, assign appropriate workloads, and ensure required resources
Base knowledge of finance and accounting principles and Department of Health Regulations
Ability to schedule and manage labor and food costs within a budget
Ability to manage fulfillment teams and processes, vehicle fleet, off-site employees, and associated expenses
Excellent driving record and valid driver’s license
Ability to pass FAA on-ramp security clearance and pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings
Flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays
Frequent travel availability and ability to travel according to the current Air Culinaire Travel Policy
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply good judgment and carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions
Ability to sit, talk, hear, handle, reach, carry, and lift or move up to 20 pounds
Multilingual ability preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare and supplemental benefits eligibility for full-time employees on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary 100% employer match of the first 6% of participant contributions
Three medical plans with employer contribution
Dental and vision insurance
Company-paid basic life insurance, with optional additional voluntary term life
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental benefits including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
Generous vacation program for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-provided cell phones for business-related tasks