restaurant culinary manager

Inspire Management Training Center

<p>We are seeking a <b>Restaurant Manager</b> to oversee the daily operations of a luxury hotel and resort restaurant in Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional guest experiences, managing staff performance, maintaining high service standards, and driving the restaurant&rsquo;s profitability and reputation within the luxury hospitality market.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Manage the day-to-day operations of the restaurant to deliver excellent service and quality.</li><li>Lead, train, and motivate the restaurant team to maintain high standards of customer service.</li><li>Monitor guest satisfaction and handle feedback or complaints promptly and professionally.</li><li>Collaborate with culinary and service teams to ensure smooth operations.</li><li>Manage inventory, order supplies, and control costs to optimize profitability.</li><li>Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.</li><li>Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Prepare reports on sales, expenses, and staff performance for senior management.</li></ul><p><b>Qualification, Experience and Skills</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.</li><li>3-4 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager or in a similar role within luxury hotels or resorts in the GCC.</li><li>Strong leadership and team management skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.</li><li>Proven track record in customer service excellence and problem resolution.</li><li>Knowledge of food and beverage operations, budgeting, and inventory control.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li>Competitive Salary and other allowances</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>How many years of experience do you have as a Restaurant Manager or in a similar role within luxury hotels or resorts in the GCC?</li><li>Are you willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia for this role?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Location:</p><ul><li>Doha (Required)</li></ul>

Restaurant Manager (Luxury Hospitality)

Marriott International

<div><b>Additional Information</b><br>
<b>Job Number</b>26013213<br>
<b>Job Category</b>Food and Beverage &amp; Culinary<br>
<b>Location</b>Le M&eacute;ridien Dubai Hotel &amp; Conference Centre, Airport Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates<br>
<b>Schedule</b>Full Time<br>
<b>Located Remotely?</b>N<br>
<b>Position Type</b> Management<br>
<p></p><div><div><p><b>JOB SUMMARY</b></p><p><br>
</p><p>Areas of responsibility include Restaurants/Bars and Room Service, if applicable. Supervises daily restaurant operations and assists with menu planning, maintains sanitation standards and assists servers and hosts on the floor during peak meal periods. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility. Determines training needed to accomplish goals, then implements plan.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>CANDIDATE PROFILE</b></p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Education and Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.</li></ul>
<p>OR</p>
<ul><li>2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES</b></p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Managing Day-to-Day Operations</b></p>
<ul><li>Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains service and sanitation standards in restaurant, bar/lounge and room service areas.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Leading Food and Beverage Team</b></p>
<ul><li>Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures compliance with all food &amp; beverage policies, standards and procedures by training, supervising, follow-up and hands on management.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures staff understands local, state and Federal liquor laws.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Monitors alcohol beverage service in compliance with local laws.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service</b></p>
<ul><li>Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manages day-to-day operations, ensures the quality, standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Acts as the guest service role model for the restaurants, sets a good example of excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Handles guest problems and complaints.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Meets with guests on an informal basis during meals or upon departure to obtain feedback on quality of food and beverage, service levels and overall satisfaction.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures corrective action is taken to continuously improve service results.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manages service delivery in outlets to ensure excellent service from point of entry to departure (e.g., greeting from hostess, speed of order taking and food and beverage delivery, fulfillment of special requests, collection of payment &amp; invitation to return).</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities</b></p>
<ul><li>Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaches or instructs others.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably. Strives to improve employee retention.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an &quot;open door&quot; policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strives to improve service performance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures recognition is taking place across areas of responsibility.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Additional Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul><li>Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assists servers and hosts on the floor during meal periods and high demand times.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Recognizes good quality products and presentations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises daily shift operations in absence of Assistant Restaurant Manager.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Oversees the financial aspects of the department including purchasing and payment of invoices.</li></ul></div><p></p><div><br>
</div><p><i>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.</i></p><p></p><p>
At Le M&eacute;ridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savour the destination. We provide authentic, chic and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests to savour the good life. We&rsquo;re looking for curious and creative people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create memorable experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le M&eacute;ridien. In joining Le M&eacute;ridien, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. <b>Be</b> where you can do your best work, <b>begin</b> your purpose,<b> belong</b> to an amazing global team, and <b>become</b> the best version of you.</p></div></div>

Restaurant Manager - Beef Bistro

<div><b>Additional Information</b><br>
<b>Job Number</b>26012026<br>
<b>Job Category</b>Food and Beverage &amp; Culinary<br>
<b>Location</b>The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates<br>
<b>Schedule</b>Full Time<br>
<b>Located Remotely?</b>N<br>
<b>Position Type</b> Management<br>
<p></p><div><div><p><b>JOB SUMMARY</b></p><p><br>
</p><p>Areas of responsibility include Restaurants/Bars and Room Service, if applicable. Supervises daily restaurant operations and assists with menu planning, maintains sanitation standards and assists servers and hosts on the floor during peak meal periods. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility. Determines training needed to accomplish goals, then implements plan.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>CANDIDATE PROFILE</b></p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Education and Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.</li></ul>
<p>OR</p>
<ul><li>2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES</b></p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Managing Day-to-Day Operations</b></p>
<ul><li>Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains service and sanitation standards in restaurant, bar/lounge and room service areas.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Leading Food and Beverage Team</b></p>
<ul><li>Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures compliance with all food &amp; beverage policies, standards and procedures by training, supervising, follow-up and hands on management.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures staff understands local, state and Federal liquor laws.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Monitors alcohol beverage service in compliance with local laws.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service</b></p>
<ul><li>Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manages day-to-day operations, ensures the quality, standards and meets the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Acts as the guest service role model for the restaurants, sets a good example of excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Handles guest problems and complaints.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Meets with guests on an informal basis during meals or upon departure to obtain feedback on quality of food and beverage, service levels and overall satisfaction.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures corrective action is taken to continuously improve service results.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manages service delivery in outlets to ensure excellent service from point of entry to departure (e.g., greeting from hostess, speed of order taking and food and beverage delivery, fulfillment of special requests, collection of payment &amp; invitation to return).</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities</b></p>
<ul><li>Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaches or instructs others.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably. Strives to improve employee retention.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an &quot;open door&quot; policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strives to improve service performance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures recognition is taking place across areas of responsibility.</li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>Additional Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul><li>Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assists servers and hosts on the floor during meal periods and high demand times.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Recognizes good quality products and presentations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervises daily shift operations in absence of Assistant Restaurant Manager.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Oversees the financial aspects of the department including purchasing and payment of invoices.</li></ul></div><p></p><div><br>
</div><p><i>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.</i></p><p></p><p>
Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels &amp; Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. <b>Be</b> where you can do your best work, <b>begin</b> your purpose, <b>belong</b> to an amazing global team, and <b>become</b> the best version of you.</p></div></div>

Restaurant Manager - Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant

Global Business Solution and Business

<p><b>Role Overview</b></p><p>The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the overall management of a casual dining restaurant, ensuring smooth daily operations, excellent customer service, team leadership, and achievement of sales and profitability targets while maintaining company standards.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>Operations Management</b></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure smooth service delivery</li><li>Ensure compliance with company SOPs, food safety, hygiene, and quality standards</li><li>Monitor inventory, ordering, and cost control</li></ul><p><b>Team Management</b></p><ul><li>Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise restaurant staff</li><li>Maintain discipline, motivation, and high performance levels</li><li>Conduct staff evaluations and implement corrective actions when required</li></ul><p><b>Customer Experience</b></p><ul><li>Ensure high standards of customer service and guest satisfaction</li><li>Handle customer complaints and resolve issues professionally</li><li>Maintain restaurant ambiance and service quality</li></ul><p><b>Sales &amp; Reporting</b></p><ul><li>Achieve sales targets and control operational costs</li><li>Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports</li><li>Implement promotions and upselling strategies</li></ul><p><b>Candidate Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a <b>Restaurant Manager</b> in <b>Casual Dining</b></li><li>Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, food safety, and people management</li><li>Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><b>Benefits</b></p><ul><li><b>Working Days:</b> 6 days per week</li><li><b>Weekly Off:</b> 1 day</li><li><b>Annual Leave:</b> 2 months leave once every 2 years</li></ul><p><b>Air Ticket Policy</b></p><ul><li><b>Joining Ticket:</b> Provided by the company at the time of joining</li><li><b>Return Ticket:</b> One-way return ticket provided after completion of 2 years for annual leave, as per company policy</li></ul><p><b>Additional Benefits</b></p><ul><li>Food allowance provided</li><li>Medical coverage provided by the company with reimbursement as per company policy</li><li>Accommodation provided by the company</li><li>Transportation provided by the company</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: RO300.000 - RO400.000 per month</p>

Restaurant Manager (Casual Dining)

Qatar Airways

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job title
</div><div>Culinary Development Manager &ndash; Inflight Dining (Arabic Cuisine)
</div></div><div><div>Ref #
</div><div>231488
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>Qatar - Doha
</div></div><div><div>Job family
</div><div>Corporate &amp; Commercial
</div></div><div><div><ul><li>Closing date: 31-Mar-2026</li></ul><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p>At Qatar Airways, we craft cutting- edge inflight products, enhance passenger comfort, and drive innovation in aviation design.<br>
From concept to launch, our Product Development and Design (PDD) Team collaborates with industry leaders to create products that set new standards in travel.<br>
If you are passionate about innovation, customer experience, technology, and design, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in the aviation industry.<br>
Join our Product Development and Design Team that transforms ideas into reality and shape the future of airline experiences!</p><p><b>
About the Role</b></p><p>
As the Culinary Development Manager &ndash; Inflight Dining, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering Qatar Airways&rsquo; world‑class inflight food and beverage strategy across its global network.<br>
Leading menu strategy, development, and execution, you will translate the airline&rsquo;s culinary philosophy into innovative, consistent, and high‑quality offerings that exceed customer expectations while remaining operationally and commercially viable.<br>
Working closely with internal stakeholders, global catering partners, QACC, guest chefs, and suppliers, you will ensure culinary excellence, compliance with food safety and quality standards, and continuous enhancement of the onboard dining experience across all cabin classes.<br>
It is a highly collaborative, hands‑on leadership role requiring strong creativity, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver results in a fast‑paced, global operating environment.</p><p>
As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:</p><ul><li>
Define and lead inflight dining strategy, ensuring alignment with Qatar Airways&rsquo; brand, culinary vision, and five‑star standards.</li><li>
Develop, analyze, refine, and implement inflight menus across all cabin classes, ensuring balance between taste, presentation, operational feasibility, and dietary and allergen requirements.</li><li>
Manage and oversee global catering partners, both onsite and remotely, to ensure consistent menu execution, quality, and service performance.</li><li>
Collaborate with suppliers, guest chefs, and sourcing teams to drive innovation, improve product consistency, and optimize cost effectiveness.</li><li>
Ensure full compliance with food safety, regulatory, and culinary SOPs in collaboration with QRCS compliance teams.</li><li>
Monitor customer feedback, market trends, and culinary innovation to continuously evolve and future‑proof the inflight dining proposition.</li><li>
Conduct audits, site visits, and performance reviews, preparing detailed reports and insights for senior management.</li><li>
Support change management initiatives, driving culinary transformation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the network.</li></ul><p><b>
Be part of an extraordinary story</b></p><p>
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You&rsquo;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.<br>
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what&rsquo;s never been done before.<br>
Together, everything is possible.</p><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>About You</b></p><p>
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum 6&ndash;10+ years of hands‑on food and beverage experience in a senior culinary role, preferably within airline catering or inflight dining.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of global cuisines, culinary techniques, food trends, and premium food presentation.</li><li>
Proven ability to design and deliver inflight menus that balance creativity, customer appeal, cost efficiency, and operational requirements.</li><li>
Experience working with suppliers and catering partners, ensuring compliance with airline, regulatory, and food safety standards.</li><li>
Strong commercial and analytical acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance reporting.</li><li>
Proven leadership, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, global, multicultural environment.</li></ul><p><b>
About Qatar Airways Group</b></p><p>
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We&rsquo;ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don&rsquo;t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what&rsquo;s never been done before.<br>
So, whether you&rsquo;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.</p><p><b>
How to apply</b></p><p>
If you&rsquo;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.</p><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
<div><b>About Qatar Airways Group
</b></div><br>
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We&rsquo;ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don&rsquo;t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what&rsquo;s never been done before.<br>
<br>
So whether you&rsquo;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.<br>
</div></div><div><div>https://aa115.taleo.net/careersection/QA_External_CS/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&amp;job=231488</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Culinary Development Manager – Inflight Dining (Arabic Cuisine)

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job title
</div><div>Culinary Development Manager &ndash; Inflight Dining (Western Cuisine)
</div></div><div><div>Ref #
</div><div>231487
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>Qatar - Doha
</div></div><div><div>Job family
</div><div>Corporate &amp; Commercial
</div></div><div><div><ul><li>Closing date: 31-Mar-2026</li></ul><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p>At Qatar Airways, we craft cutting- edge inflight products, enhance passenger comfort, and drive innovation in aviation design.<br>
From concept to launch, our Product Development and Design (PDD) Team collaborates with industry leaders to create products that set new standards in travel.<br>
If you are passionate about innovation, customer experience, technology, and design, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in the aviation industry.<br>
Join our Product Development and Design Team that transforms ideas into reality and shape the future of airline experiences!</p><p><b>
About the Role</b></p><p>
As the Culinary Development Manager &ndash; Inflight Dining, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering Qatar Airways&rsquo; world‑class inflight food and beverage strategy across its global network.<br>
Leading menu strategy, development, and execution, you will translate the airline&rsquo;s culinary philosophy into innovative, consistent, and high‑quality offerings that exceed customer expectations while remaining operationally and commercially viable.<br>
Working closely with internal stakeholders, global catering partners, QACC, guest chefs, and suppliers, you will ensure culinary excellence, compliance with food safety and quality standards, and continuous enhancement of the onboard dining experience across all cabin classes.<br>
It is a highly collaborative, hands‑on leadership role requiring strong creativity, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver results in a fast‑paced, global operating environment.</p><p>
As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:</p><ul><li>
Define and lead inflight dining strategy, ensuring alignment with Qatar Airways&rsquo; brand, culinary vision, and five‑star standards.</li><li>
Develop, analyze, refine, and implement inflight menus across all cabin classes, ensuring balance between taste, presentation, operational feasibility, and dietary and allergen requirements.</li><li>
Manage and oversee global catering partners, both onsite and remotely, to ensure consistent menu execution, quality, and service performance.</li><li>
Collaborate with suppliers, guest chefs, and sourcing teams to drive innovation, improve product consistency, and optimize cost effectiveness.</li><li>
Ensure full compliance with food safety, regulatory, and culinary SOPs in collaboration with QRCS compliance teams.</li><li>
Monitor customer feedback, market trends, and culinary innovation to continuously evolve and future‑proof the inflight dining proposition.</li><li>
Conduct audits, site visits, and performance reviews, preparing detailed reports and insights for senior management.</li><li>
Support change management initiatives, driving culinary transformation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the network.</li></ul><p><b>
Be part of an extraordinary story</b></p><p>
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You&rsquo;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.<br>
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what&rsquo;s never been done before.<br>
Together, everything is possible.</p><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>About You</b></p><p>
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum 6&ndash;10+ years of hands‑on food and beverage experience in a senior culinary role, preferably within airline catering or inflight dining.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of global cuisines, culinary techniques, food trends, and premium food presentation.</li><li>
Proven ability to design and deliver inflight menus that balance creativity, customer appeal, cost efficiency, and operational requirements.</li><li>
Experience working with suppliers and catering partners, ensuring compliance with airline, regulatory, and food safety standards.</li><li>
Strong commercial and analytical acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance reporting.</li><li>
Proven leadership, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, global, multicultural environment.</li></ul><p><b>
About Qatar Airways Group</b></p><p>
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We&rsquo;ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don&rsquo;t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what&rsquo;s never been done before.<br>
So, whether you&rsquo;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.</p><p><b>
How to apply</b></p><p>
If you&rsquo;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.</p><br>
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<div><b>About Qatar Airways Group
</b></div><br>
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We&rsquo;ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don&rsquo;t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what&rsquo;s never been done before.<br>
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So whether you&rsquo;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.<br>
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