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About the Team Leader, Beverage-Operations Role

Saudi Airlines Catering Company is seeking a Team Leader, Beverage-Operations for a full-time position within the Eastern Province, covering cities such as Dammam, Al Jubail, Al Khobar, Al Qatif, Al Hafuf, Hafar Al Batin, and Al-Ahsa. This role is central to monitoring and ensuring the efficient function and overall control of all activities within the beverage operations section. The Team Leader will coordinate with various departments and supervise daily operations to maintain high standards and smooth functioning, requiring 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Core Operational Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Team Leader, Beverage-Operations include:

• Monitoring and ensuring the efficient function and overall control of all activities in the section.
• Taking immediate action in case of aircraft changes or additional flights.
• Managing material withdrawals from the Main Store and other sources, ensuring required resources are available for smooth operation.
• Ensuring assembly and loading of flights according to DBL and within established deadlines.
• Following the operation plan and reporting any deviations to the Supervisor.
• Ensuring the standard requirement of dry ice is always in hand and coordinating with Main Stores for replenishment.
• Ensuring availability of dry stores and coordinating with Saudia Stores for procurement.
• Coordinating with Sky Sales to ensure availability of Sky Sales carts for SV flights.
• Ensuring up-to-date information regarding loading/packing plans and menu descriptions is available in the Assembly area for ready reference.
• Ensuring up-catering orders are actioned on priority.
• Ensuring serviceability of equipment and items provided on flights.

Supervision and Inter-Departmental Coordination

This role involves significant supervisory duties and coordination with various internal and external departments:

• Coordinating with the Maintenance Department for the upkeep of handling equipment and working facilities, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assisting Supervisors/Assistant Managers in preparing peak planning for overall section functions.
• Liaising with other sections/departments for necessary information and support to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintaining strict discipline within the section and conducting spot checks on staff turnout, reporting to the concerned Supervisor/In-Charge.
• Supervising all extra jobs assigned via IOCs/Emails and maintaining proper files for instructions received.
• Coordinating with Handling Supervisors to ensure all flights are checked on time in the Assembly area.
• Being prepared to take over Transport Supervisor's duties whenever required.
• Coordinating between Service Representatives checking flights and all preparation sections to ensure on-time assembly and adherence to standards.
• Liaising with Maintenance/Cleaning Sections on a shift basis for services as and when required.
• Maintaining close coordination with Transport, Dispatch, Handling, Tray Setting, Beverage, Kit, Dishwashing, Equipment, and Production for the smooth functioning of the section.

Reporting, Safety, and Inventory Management

Key administrative and safety responsibilities include:

• Preparing daily activity reports, statistics, and other reports as directed by the Supervisor for timely submission.
• Ensuring daily activities are followed up through logbooks and proper briefing/handover to the next Shift Supervisor.
• Assisting Senior Supervisors in preparing training programs, rosters, and vacation plans, ensuring strict adherence.
• Ensuring timely completion and submission of TAS.
• Supervising inventory at the end of the month for submission to the Accounts Department.
• Ensuring Security Checklists are duly filled in by staff checking flights and maintaining proper records.
• In case of an accident, ensuring causes are thoroughly investigated and a proper report is forwarded to the Supervisor.
• Ensuring that safety regulations are briefed to all staff reporting to you.

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a relevant operational or supervisory capacity.
• Effective communication skills with colleagues.
• Flexibility to meet all operational requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to accept assignments from superiors and work effectively within a team.

Application Information

Saudi Airlines Catering Company is committed to maintaining high operational standards through dedicated leadership. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this full-time position.