Catering Manager – Sky Dining & Culinary Operations

About the role

The Catering Manager will lead Sky Dining and Culinary Solutions operations in Aruba, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant service delivery. Reporting to the Cluster General Manager, you will drive operational excellence, business growth and high service standards across airline, airport and other catering activities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain constant communication with the Cluster GM, staff and vendors to ensure smooth operations.
• Develop and implement short‑ and long‑term goals and strategies in collaboration with the Cluster GM.
• Design, implement and monitor safety and quality assurance protocols.
• Improve organizational processes to increase internal capacity and efficiency.
• Lead strategic and operational objectives, including profitability, new business development and product portfolio expansion.
• Manage the monthly P&L for airline, airport dining and culinary operations, meeting revenue targets and controlling costs.
• Analyze operating costs and sales reports to reduce waste, improve productivity and inform cost‑control strategies.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing catering or food‑service operations, preferably in an airport or airline environment.
• Strong ability to develop and execute operational strategies and goals.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with management, staff and external vendors.
• Demonstrated capability to manage budgets and P&L statements.

Required skills