General Information
Ref # 232773
Location: Qatar-Doha
Job family: Corporate & Commercial
Closing Date: 2026-05-11
Description
At Qatar Airways, we craft cutting- edge inflight products, enhance passenger comfort, and drive innovation in aviation design.
From concept to launch, our Product Development and Design (PDD) Team collaborates with industry leaders to create products that set new standards in travel.
If you are passionate about innovation, customer experience, technology, and design, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in the aviation industry.
Join our Product Development and Design Team that transforms ideas into reality and shape the future of airline experiences!
About The Role
As an
F&B Development Officer within Qatar Airways Catering Services, you will play a key role in shaping our culinary and beverage offerings across the network. You will work closely with product managers, suppliers, procurement teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure all F&B products are competitively sourced, operationally fit, and aligned with our high standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.
In this role, you will support end‑to‑end F&B product development from tendering and supplier governance to product testing, performance tracking, and launch execution. Your work will directly influence the passenger dining experience, ensuring our products meet Qatar Airways’ premium expectations while reflecting market trends and brand objectives.
You will contribute to an efficient and customer‑centric F&B ecosystem by coordinating product sourcing, onboarding new suppliers, managing contracts, and driving continuous improvements across our operations.
As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:
- Monitor and track F&B product supply contracts, ensuring timely tender execution and alignment with procurement requirements.
- Prepare tender documentation through market research, trend analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.
- Coordinate tender releases with Procurement and provide clarification to suppliers to ensure accurate proposals.
- Conduct technical evaluations of product samples in accordance with procurement governance and standards.
- Support new supplier onboarding and monitor ongoing performance through sample assessments and compliance checks.
- Liaise with suppliers and product consultants to gather product specifications for digital and physical menu updates
- Participate in product development activities including tests, trials, and providing user feedback for decision-making.
- Coordinate product launches and ensure stakeholders are informed and operationally prepared ahead of rollouts.
- Monitor in‑use product performance using voyage reports and stakeholder feedback, proposing corrective actions.
- Work with internal teams and external caterers/warehouses to support operational consistency and service quality.
- Perform other department duties related to this position as directed by the Head of the Department.
Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible.
Qualification
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:
- High School/Vocational Diploma/Bachelor's degree with minimum 4 years of job‑related experience, OR
- Qualification in Hospitality Management or equivalent.
- Experience in aviation, airline catering, or large‑scale F&B operations.
- Certifications in Food Safety, HACCP, ISO, WSET are an advantage.
- Knowledge of airline catering inventory management processes.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to conduct market research and analyze F&B trends.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and experience using stock control systems such as Oracle.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and governance standards.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational environment with multiple priorities.
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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