Hospitality Supervisor - Cafe (Cape Canaveral)

SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced food service leaders with a background in corporate environments working in a high-stakes, mission-driven setting.

Best fit for

  • Experienced food service leaders with team management and event coordination expertise
    — “Manage direct reports, including hiring, performance evaluations, development opportunities”
  • Candidates with a strong grasp of food safety and inventory systems
    — “Enforce food safety practices and maintain clean, safe workstations”
  • Individuals with a proven ability to build and implement hospitality procedures from scratch
    — “Experience opening new operations and/or creating operations procedures from the ground up”

Things to consider

  • Travel to various SpaceX locations is required for mission-critical projects
    — “Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects”
  • Extended hours and weekend availability are necessary for operational needs
    — “Must be available to work extended hours and weekends”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing teams of 10 or more in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience leading groups in large team settings of 10 or more staff members”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate events and cater to diverse needs
    — “Assist with organizing and coordinating events, including large onsite/offsite gatherings”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of beverage service and dietary restrictions in your application materials
    — “Advanced knowledge with allergen identification and dietary restrictions”
  • Showcase your understanding of food service systems and inventory management
    — “Advanced knowledge of food service systems, ordering and inventory”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Overseeing day-to-day hospitality operations
  • Managing direct reports
  • Training staff on customer service expectations
Typical background
6+ years of food service industry experience2+ years of leadership experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Food Service IndustryLeadershipFood SafetyInventory ManagementEvent CoordinationTeam ManagementTraining

Preferred

Opening New OperationsCreating Operations ProceduresManaging Teams In Various Restaurant SettingsHR Best Practices

Stack & domain

HospitalityFood ServiceCateringEvent CoordinationFood SafetyInventory ManagementHRMicrosoft OfficeAllergen IdentificationDietary RestrictionsBeverage ServiceLeadershipCommunicationTeam ManagementProblem-solvingCustomer ServiceFL Servesafe

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 - CAFE

The Cape Canaveral, FL 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 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

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: 

Must be willing to travel to various SpaceX locations for mission critical projects

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends

Must have or obtain FL ServeSafe Certification (training provided internally as needed)

Valid state issued driver's license

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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