Pre-Flight Culinary Coordinator/Expeditor

Abby's Catering • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Are you a high-energy leader who thrives in a fast-paced, luxury environment? Abby’s Aircraft Catering is looking for a Pre-Flight Culinary Coordinator/Expeditor to be the heartbeat of our premium operations. This isn't just a kitchen job; it’s a high-stakes performance. You are the final architect of every order, ensuring that our private aviation, corporate, and elite airport lounge clients receive nothing short of perfection.

Why Join Abby’s? We are expanding into the luxury lounge market (IAH/DFW) and need "peppy," detail-oriented leaders to ensure our growth is a success. If you love the thrill of a busy kitchen and have the charisma to lead a diverse team, we want to meet you.

The Role:
Quality Control: Ensure every meal is packaged to exact specifications and meets world-class food safety regulations.
Logistics: Manage delivery drivers and timing to guarantee 100% on-time delivery—because in aviation, there is no "late."
Leadership: Drive accountability across all departments to maintain our "Gourmet" reputation.
Departmental Coordination: Acts as the primary liaison between the Culinary (Hot/Cold/Pastry) and Logistics teams.
Order Integrity: Conducts final "Gold Standard" checks on all private jet and lounge orders, ensuring 100% accuracy against the manifest.
Packaging Excellence: Oversees specialized packaging for aircraft galleys and premium lounge displays, maintaining temperature integrity and visual appeal.
Driver Management: Dispatches and coordinates delivery drivers to ensure optimal routing and punctuality.
Compliance: Strictly enforces food safety rules during the final assembly and loading phases.
Administrative Accuracy: Manages "shopping items" (special requests like specific wines, newspapers, or florals etc.) to ensure no detail is missed.
What We’re Looking For:
A vibrant, professional presence with a "can-do" attitude.
Natural leadership skills and the ability to hold teams accountable.
Flexibility for the "Aviation Life": Early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
A passion for food safety and aesthetic packaging.
Ready to fly with us? Apply today to join the Abby’s Deli Group journey!

Requirements

• High energy, professional appearance, and excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing people in a high-pressure environment; ability to give clear, "peppy" but firm direction.
• Ability to manage "odd" requests and complex logistics simultaneously.
• Must be able to work a flexible, 24/7-style schedule including holidays and on-call rotations.
• Previous experience in high-end catering, hospitality, or aviation service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every meal is packaged to exact specifications and meets world-class food safety regulations.
• Manage delivery drivers and timing to guarantee 100% on-time delivery
• Drive accountability across all departments to maintain our "Gourmet" reputation.
• Acts as the primary liaison between the Culinary (Hot/Cold/Pastry) and Logistics teams.
• Conducts final "Gold Standard" checks on all private jet and lounge orders, ensuring 100% accuracy against the manifest.
• Oversees specialized packaging for aircraft galleys and premium lounge displays, maintaining temperature integrity and visual appeal.
• Dispatches and coordinates delivery drivers to ensure optimal routing and punctuality.
• Strictly enforces food safety rules during the final assembly and loading phases.
• Manages "shopping items" (special requests like specific wines, newspapers, or florals etc.) to ensure no detail is missed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees