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