Manager, Materials

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

We are currently looking for a Materials Manager to join our flight kitchen operations team located at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas, Texas. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the position is responsible for maintaining production standards to meet customers’ requirements, which includes: scheduling, communication, productivity, labor controls and efficiency standards. Must ensure quality and customer service is maintained at the highest level on a daily basis.

Annual Hiring Range

• $70, 000 -75,000

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
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures unit maintains production standards.
• Ensures Labor Controls are in place and are effective.
• Ensures interdepartmental communication occurs regularly.
• Assist in the development and training of subordinates.
• Work with management staff to improve performance of the unit.
• Prepares administrative reports as required.
• Responsible for safety, quality and compliance to customer specifications.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent/GED.
• Some college preferred.

Work Experience:

• Must have three years of supervisory/management experience, scheduling and financial acumen.
• In-flight catering experience is highly desired or experience in a high-volume, food service industry.
• Current or previous labor relations experience, a plus.
• Experience with menu design, a plus.

Job Skills:

• Candidate should be comfortable with all levels of employees and have the ability to drive positive program change.
• Must have strong and effective leadership skills, and successfully manage staff assigned to liquor and equipment.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must have the ability to train others.
• Must have the ability to give negative and positive feedback to employees on a daily basis.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks without losing focus on priorities.
• Must have strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Must be innovative and have the ability to make changes to the operation as needed to further improve the work environment and unit performance.
• Must have basic computer skills includes working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Communication Skills:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.

Travel:

• This position has travel of up to 10% of the time.

Environmental Requirements:

• Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 10+ hours.
• In a normal production kitchen facility, there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move products and equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.
• A rotating schedule of over 55 hours per week is typical.

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.

Application Closure Statement

• To be considered for this position, please submit your application by 08/27/2026

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the job 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. gategroup 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. Candidates may be required to go through pre-employment drug screen, criminal check and/or airport fingerprinting.

gategroup - an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to workforce diversity and actively encourage all qualified persons to seek employment with us, including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.

We anticipate that this job will close on:

08/31/2026

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