General Information
Ref #
231433
Location
Qatar-Doha
Job family
Corporate & Commercial
Qualification
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or equivalent, with at least 8 years of hands on culinary experience, including demonstrable expertise in Arabic cuisine across multiple regional styles (Levantine, Gulf, North African, and Middle Eastern).
- Deep knowledge of global cuisines, Arabic culinary traditions, techniques, and food trends, preferably within the airline catering industry, with the ability to apply authentic flavors while adapting dishes for high altitude food performance.
- Proven ability to design and develop inflight menus that integrate Arabic and international cuisines, balancing taste, presentation, and operational feasibility, while ensuring special dietary requirements, cultural sensitivities, and food allergen management are fully considered.
- Ability to collaborate with suppliers—particularly those specializing in Arabic ingredients and products—to ensure full compliance with airline, halal, and regulatory standards. Strong skills in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- A change management champion with the capability to drive culinary transformation, leading the evolution of inflight dining by introducing modern Arabic culinary concepts, sustainable practices, and passenger driven innovation.
- Excellent spoken and written English skills, with strong negotiation, presentation, and influencing capabilities; Arabic language skills are an added advantage.
- Leadership and strategic thinking abilities, with a proven track record of leading cross functional and multicultural teams in a fast paced, high volume catering or hospitality environment.
About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.
How To Apply
If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.
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