Geared toward seasoned hospitality leaders comfortable with high-volume, multi-concept food service operations, with a focus on team development and safety compliance across multiple locations in Texas.
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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.
SR. MANAGER, HOSPITALITY
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 Senior Manager will lead hospitality operations across multiple sites and concepts within the organization. This role includes developing and implementing customer service strategies, operational standards, and training programs across a 24/7 multi-outlet environment. Key responsibilities of the Hospitality Senior Manager include directing service operations for approximately 10,000 meals daily across multiple locations and concepts, including high-volume food halls, quick service outlets, full-service restaurants, bars, and catering services. The Hospitality Senior Manager leads and develops managers and supervisors, drives performance across locations, ensures excellent customer service, and facilitates cross-site communication and consistency. This position involves talent development, performance management, ensuring team compliance with mandatory training, and overseeing scheduling, payroll, and operational execution. The Hospitality Senior Manager supports SpaceX’s mission by leading hospitality functions and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality food and beverage options. This creates exemplary, professional and welcoming service environments that enhance productivity and morale.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Define and uphold hospitality standards and guest experience excellence across a portfolio of outlets, driving consistent performance while identifying and implementing improvements that enhance service quality and brand reputation
Lead the development, piloting, and rollout of new services, offerings, and training programs within assigned locations, ensuring they deliver measurable improvements in revenue, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency
Direct day-to-day operations across multiple food service outlets and catering locations, optimizing processes, resource allocation, and performance to meet both operational targets and strategic objectives
Build and lead high-performing teams by managing managers and supervisors, including talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, coaching, and succession planning for key roles
Plan and oversee large-scale events and catering operations, ensuring flawless execution, strong financial results, and high client satisfaction while identifying opportunities to expand the catering business
Champion food safety and workplace safety standards across all locations, ensuring full compliance, conducting regular audits, and fostering a proactive culture of safety and continuous improvement
Design and implement systems and processes that enhance team productivity, time management, and cross-functional collaboration across the department
Develop and scale training programs on customer service, menu knowledge, allergens, and nutritional awareness; create advanced training materials and measure their effectiveness through performance metrics and feedback
Own product quality, consistency, and inventory performance across assigned locations by establishing robust quality control systems, monitoring key performance indicators, reducing waste, and driving sustainable improvements
Manage financial performance for the area of responsibility, including P&L oversight, budgeting, forecasting, labor and cost control, sales analysis, and identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency
Build and strengthen strategic vendor relationships by negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and driving improvements in quality, cost, and supply reliability
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree or higher
12+ years of food service industry experience
7+ years of leadership within the food service industry in a high-volume multi-concept operation
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
10+ years of leadership within the food service industry in a high-volume multi-concept operation
Experience opening new operations and/or creating operations procedures from the ground up
Extensive experience managing teams across multiple concepts, including fine dining, upscale, casual, and quick service restaurants
Expert interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Expert time management skills
Expert understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Expert knowledge of food service systems, ordering, and inventory management
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office
Advanced knowledge with allergen identification and dietary restrictions
Advanced knowledge of beverage service including beer, wine, and spirits
Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism
Experience in a corporate environment
Advanced knowledge of HR best practices
Experience leading groups in large team settings of 50 or more staff members
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to carry large, heavy items unassisted (up to 25lbs)
Must have the ability to stand for periods up to 8-12 hours a day
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
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)