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About The Position
Abby’s Catering has delivered one-of-a-kind culinary and hospitality services since 1980. We proudly serve private aviation, corporate, and high-end clients where precision, timing, and professionalism are essential. Our team supports private aircraft operations by ensuring every order is executed accurately, safely, and on time.
The Private Aviation Expediter Manager is responsible for overseeing the preparation, coordination, and delivery of catering orders for private aircraft and select corporate clients. This role manages daily logistics, supervises delivery drivers, and ensures operational efficiency while controlling labor and cost of goods sold (COGS).
The ideal candidate thrives in a time-sensitive aviation environment and demonstrates strong leadership, organization, and attention to detail.
Requirements
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a time-sensitive aviation environment
- Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
- Knowledge of company driving policies and applicable DOT regulations
- Ability to maintain standards for clean driving records, background checks, and drug testing
Responsibilities
- Oversee accurate preparation and packaging of catering orders for private aircraft
- Ensure all orders meet presentation, quality, and aviation service standards prior to dispatch
- Communicate with culinary and front-of-house teams to manage special requests, dietary needs, and last-minute changes
- Manage daily delivery schedules and routing to FBOs, private terminals, and hangars
- Coordinate with aviation staff and clients to ensure secure access and on-time delivery
- Supervise delivery drivers, assign routes, monitor performance, and conduct training as needed
- Oversee staffing schedules and labor utilization to ensure proper coverage while controlling overtime
- Promote a professional, accountable, and team-oriented work environment
- Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members
- Support inventory tracking and ordering processes to reduce waste and optimize COGS
- Work closely with culinary and procurement teams to forecast needs based on upcoming flight schedules
- Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
- Ensure all drivers comply with company driving policies and applicable DOT regulations
- Maintain standards for clean driving records, background checks, and drug testing