Account Manager

LSG Sky Chefs, a part of LSG Group is the world’s leading provider of end-to-end on-board products and services.
Role Purpose Statement The incumbent acts as a liaison with all department Managers in the Customer Service Center (CSC) and airline(s) regarding performance issues and customer’s requests.
He/she will be responsible for coordinating and directing menu presentations.
Main Accountabilities Account Management  Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with the assigned account(s) and act as a liaison between the CSC, the airline and the Key Account Manager  Ensure accurate billing and provisioning to the airline  Maintain daily par levels and inventory control in accordance with customer standards  Ensure equipment inventory is taken in a timely and accurate manner  Ensure the on time departure of all flights using catering guidelines  Support the respective departments regarding all airline cycle changes  Monitor and ensure compliance with customer specifications and equipment, policies and procedures (Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) etc.
) in cooperation with the responsible Quality Manager  Maintain customer specifications and monitor changes  Ensure that the airlines measurement system is taken into account in each department  Coordinate and participate in all CSC evaluations by the customer.
Distribute evaluation feedback to department Managers and ensure response is provided in a timely manner  Monitor and ensure CSC compliance with the airlines safety expectations  Develop, document and maintain flight attendant comment and delay database  Support the Executive chef in menu presentations as needed.
Assist in Chef tables  Track quality scores  Ensure par levels of customer inventory and customer specific goods  Participate in special customer projects Leadership  Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed  Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy  Participates in coaching the expanded Global Performance System (GPS) process, as well as additional career development activities to enhance the effectiveness and potential of the team  Make the company's values and management principles live in the department(s)  Plan / Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations  Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standard (GQS), HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety Knowledge, Skills and Experience  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required  In addition, three to five years of experience in related field  Strong presentation, communication, training and interpersonal skills  Demonstrable record of understanding and meeting customer expectations  Proven track record of understanding of the drivers of product and labor cost variances  Needs good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications