Catering Operations Manager for High-Volume Camps

PRIORITY ONE CATERING - L.L.C -S.P.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIORITY ONE CATERING - L.L.C -S.P.C in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced catering operations professional to lead meal production, safety, inventory and team management for remote camps and client sites.

You will plan menus with the Head Chef, ensure HACCP compliance, monitor costs, supervise kitchen staff and coordinate service across locations.

The role emphasizes food safety, quality control, contingency planning and client liaison to deliver consistent meals on time.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Hospitality, Catering, Food Service Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience managing high-volume catering in labour accommodation, remote camps, offshore sites or comparable contract catering operations.
• Experience supervising kitchen and service teams and coordinating deliveries across service locations.
• Practical knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, cold-chain controls and audit procedures.
• Experience with UAE contract catering or oil and gas support services is an advantage; NEBOSH or IOSH training is desirable.
• Proficiency in Excel for meal planning, stock reconciliation and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Confirm daily meal counts with camp management and client representatives, translating counts into production quantities, stock requirements and service schedules.
• Plan menus with the Head Chef within approved budgets and client specifications, considering dietary and cultural needs.
• Oversee preparation, cooking, portioning, packing, dispatch and service; verify meal quality and quantities before release.
• Record shortages, delays and substitutions, and coordinate corrective action.
• Maintain contingency plans for supply shortages, equipment failures, transport delays and demand changes.
• Supervise chefs, cooks, stewards and catering supervisors; train staff in food hygiene and service standards.

Skills

High-volume catering management

Food hygiene & HACCP

Client coordination & reporting

Problem solving & corrective actions

Excel proficiency

Education

Hospitality/Catering degree or diploma

NEBOSH or IOSH training

Tools

Excel

Job description

PRIORITY ONE CATERING - L.L.C -S.P.C in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced catering operations professional to lead meal production, safety, inventory and team management for remote camps and client sites.

You will plan menus with the Head Chef, ensure HACCP compliance, monitor costs, supervise kitchen staff and coordinate service across locations.

The role emphasizes food safety, quality control, contingency planning and client liaison to deliver consistent meals on time.