Hospitality Supervisor

SpaceX
Starbase, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced food service leaders comfortable with physical demands and variable schedules in a mission-driven corporate setting.

Best fit for

  • Aimed at mid-level food service managers with fine dining and corporate experience.
    — “5+ years of leadership experience within the food service industry
  • Operations-builders who can establish new service procedures from scratch.
    — “Experience opening new operations and/or creating operations procedures from the ground up
  • Leaders comfortable managing large teams across multiple service formats.
    — “Experience managing a team in fine dining, upscale, casual and quick service restaurants

Things to consider

  • Physical requirements include standing 8-12 hours and lifting 25lbs regularly.
    — “stand for long periods – up to 8-12 hours a day
  • Work schedule includes weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
    — “work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed

How to stand out

  • Quantify team size managed and operational improvements in past roles.
    — “Experience leading groups in large team settings of 10 or more staff members
  • Highlight specific food safety certifications beyond basic requirements.
    — “Excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
  • Demonstrate experience creating training materials for diverse service teams.
    — “create and maintain in-person and online training materials
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • ensuring food safety
  • managing staff
  • training programs
  • customer satisfaction
Typical background
food service industryleadership roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Food ServiceLeadershipCustomer ServiceTeam ManagementTrainingFood Safety

Preferred

Event CoordinationInventory Management

Stack & domain

Food Service Industry ExperienceExcellent Interpersonal, Oral And Written Communication SkillsExcellent Time Management SkillsExcellent Understanding Of Food Safety And SanitationHospitalityFood Service

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

HOSPITALITY SUPERVISOR

The SpaceX Hospitality team serves all employees, customers, government partners, potential clients and/or visitors with everything from snacks to daily meals to full-service events. The Hospitality Supervisor supports the direction and management of the organization’s food/beverage operations and is directly responsible for the quality of service throughout one or more of our food service outlets/catering locations. This role assists in developing and implementing effective customer service strategies and training programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating service operations; monitoring, positioning, and motivating staff; ensuring excellent customer service; engaging with customers; hiring, onboarding, and developing talent; maintaining team compliance with mandatory trainings; handling scheduling and payroll; and setting/upholding customer service principles. Additionally, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards is of utmost importance and necessity to protect the health of all served individuals, comply with regulations, and uphold the organization's commitment to excellence. The Hospitality Supervisor supports SpaceX’s mission by overseeing day-to-day hospitality functions and providing quality food/beverage options. This creates exemplary, professional and welcoming service environments that enhance productivity and morale. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Set and enforce standards for hospitality operations and guest interactions

Support conceptualization and implementation of new services, offerings, and training programs

Oversee day-to-day operations through one or more food service outlets/catering locations

Manage direct reports, including hiring, performance evaluations, development opportunities, 1:1 meetings, responsibility assignment, communication facilitation, and feedback documentation

Assist with organizing and coordinating events, including large onsite/offsite gatherings and catering requests

Enforce food safety practices and maintain clean, safe workstations

Coordinate and enhance team time management

Train staff on customer service expectations, menu knowledge, allergen, and nutritional awareness; create and maintain in-person and online training materials

Manage and monitor product quality, consistency, service, menu accuracy, and inventory levels; address issues as needed

Monitor financial activities, support scheduling, sales data collection/reporting, and other administrative tasks

Communicate with vendors for orders, deliveries, and product quality issues

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

High school diploma or equivalency certificate 

6+ years of food service industry experience with 2+ years of leadership experience 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

5+ years of leadership experience within the food service industry 

Experience opening new operations and/or creating operations procedures from the ground up

Experience managing a team in fine dining, upscale, casual and quick service restaurants

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills 

Excellent time management skills 

Excellent understanding of food safety and sanitation practices

Excellent knowledge of food service systems, ordering and inventory

Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office

Advanced knowledge with allergen identification and dietary restrictions

Advanced knowledge of beverage service including beer, wine and spirits

Showcases high level of professionalism

Experience in a corporate environment

Proficient knowledge of HR best practices

Experience leading groups in large team settings of 10 or more staff members

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to carry large, heavy items unassisted (up to 25lbs) 

Must have the ability to stand for long periods – up to 8-12 hours a day

Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects through entire shift 

Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed

Must participate in internal leadership and development training

Adaptability, problem-solving skills, and extreme attention to detail

Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively, including but not limited to training of incoming team members 

Ability to work gracefully under pressure 

Must have or obtain TX Food Manager Certification and TABC certification (training provided internally as needed)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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