Ramp Safety Officer

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments—Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels—we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries, and 3 continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown, and grow constantly—sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support transportation activities between the main production facility, logistics operations, and airport ramp to ensure the timely, safe, and compliant delivery of high-quality products, goods, and services.
• Oversee ramp, ground, and transportation operations to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted workflow through effective logistics and supply chain coordination.
• Ensure full compliance with airport authority regulations, airline requirements, TSA, OSHA, DOT, and company policies, including all applicable airside and landside safety standards.
• Enforce ramp safety policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with airport, airline, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise drivers for compliance with airside driving rules, airport permits, vehicle safety standards, and company transportation policies.
• Verify that drivers maintain valid airport IDs, airside driving permits, and required certifications at all times.
• Conduct driver safety briefings and coaching to ensure adherence to safe driving practices on the ramp and airport roadways.
• Deliver ramp and driver safety training to ensure consistent understanding and application of safety procedures across all team members.
• Motivate and supervise team members to promote a strong safety-first culture and maintain high operational standards.
• Monitor daily operations, identify hazards, and intervene immediately to correct unsafe behaviors, conditions, or procedural deviations.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments of ramp operations, vehicles, and equipment; document findings and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate safety incidents, near-misses, and non-compliance events; prepare reports and recommend preventative measures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Ramp Safety Manager and Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a related field.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership qualities and outstanding communication skills.
• All airport-related positions require applicants to successfully complete the mandatory airport security clearance process for their assigned location, including meeting all TSA and U.S. Customs requirements (as outlined in 49 CFR1542.209) and obtaining the appropriate airport-issued identification badge (e.g., SIDA, AOA, or equivalent).
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Solution-oriented mindset with sound decision-making abilities.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Hands-on, can-do mentality with a proactive work ethic.
• Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures.
• Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs.

Pay

$23.00 - $28.00 hourly.

Benefits

• Daily complimentary meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
• Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation, cultivating creativity, and embracing new ideas while leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.