At Qatar Airways, we blend precision, creativity and efficiency to ensure every meal served meets the highest standards of quality, taste and presentation.

From sourcing premium ingredients to seamless coordination with airline operations, our team works behind the scenes to create unforgettable dining moments for travelers worldwide.

If you have passion for food, service and innovation, this is your opportunity to make a difference in the skies!

Join our Catering Services Team and be part of the force behind delivering world-class inflight dining experience!

About the Role

You will be responsible to ensure all menu planning for both food & beverage elements meet the Qatar Airways’ high quality and standards. You will manage the process and delivery of QR standards and programming to Doha based catering and global network of catering suppliers and partners to drive consistency, quality and exceed the customers’ expectations. You will maintain global perspective on food and beverage as well as food preparation trends and ensure that suppliers have the same capabilities.

As part of your role, your responsibilities will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

• Directly accountable for leading the formulation of company product development strategy in alignment with business goals, desired customer experience, and customer feedback.
• Develop new sourcing opportunities by researching suppliers in the spanet to improve product consistency and attempt to reduce cost.
• Build and deliver robust Food and Beverage Plans and maximise product development including delivery of Fine Dining Services to assist in the improvement of product quality and consistency.
• Responsible for the development, maintenance, update and communication of menu planning structure, timelines and detailed requirements for all routes and meal services ensuring consistency of Qatar Airways Food and Beverage services network-wide.
• Responsible for the creative direction of the overall culinary program, including new menu development, sourcing and concept development and refinement in the assigned region.
• Develop and monitor the testing and evaluation of products based on industry best practices and provide guidance and management of the process when necessary.
• Create, implement, and ensure Culinary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being followed in the areas of food safety, food storage, prep recipes, line procedures, and all other culinary processes.

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.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts or equivalent with at least 8 years of hands-on food related experience
• Deep knowledge of global cuisines, culinary techniques and food trends, preferably within in the airline catering industry
• Ability to design and develop inflight menus that balance taste, presentation and operational feasibility, taking into considerations as well the special dietary requirements and food allergen management.
• Ability to work with suppliers to ensure compliance with airline and regulatory standards. Cost control, budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills are also essential.
• Change management champion with the ability to drive culinary transformation such as leading the evolution of inflight dining by implementing new culinary trends, sustainable practices and passenger- driven innovation
• Excellent spoken and written English skills with strong negotiation, presentation and influencing capabilities
• Leadership and strategic thinking capabilities, with a proven ability to lead cross functional and multi-cultural teams in a fast-paced 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.