Demi Chef - First Class

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; Presencial; AED 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and benefits

Two duty meals provided at EKFC

Health and wellness coverage

Paid time off and public holidays

Performance-based annual bonus and job

NAJM Awards recognition

Learning and development support

Team events and engagement

Descripción de la vacante

Emirates Flight Catering in the United Arab Emirates seeks a shift supervisor to manage and train culinary staff, ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards.

The role focuses on food preparation, equipment usage, and daily resource allocation, with a strong emphasis on cost-conscious operations while maintaining high standards.

Formación

• Minimum Senior Secondary School certificate or Diploma in Hotel management or Culinary.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the culinary field, including apprenticeship or industrial training.
• Area of Experience: Culinary field.

Responsabilidades

• Allocate work to subordinates and monitor productivity.
• Supervise staff within shift and ensure quality of work.
• Train junior staff in culinary skills.
• Assist seniors and coordinate training.
• Monitor HACCP records and take corrective actions.
• Contribute to cost reduction while maintaining quality.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by adhering to specifications.

Conocimientos

Good organisational skills

Interpersonal skills & problem-solving

Educación

Senior Secondary School certificate or Diploma in Hotel management or Culinary

Descripción del empleo

Allocate work to subordinates, observe the working methods and productivity of assigned staff, assist them, and coordinate with senior production staff to provide them with the necessary training.

Supervise all staff within his shift/section and assume responsibilities for their quality of work.

Actively participate in training of culinary skills to junior staff

Seek guidance and assist the seniors in case of any issues, focussing on preparation of food, managing equipment utilization and operability, resource allocation on daily basis.

Make decisions to receive or reject products in accordance with published guidelines & procedures, request replacements or substitutions and escalates issues when necessary.

Monitor HACCP records, ensure appropriate and timely updates - report and take corrective actions for variations.

Monitor, assess and revise recipes through trials and innovative ideas using previous experience and guidelines with a focus on reducing costs without compromising on quality within the section or area of operation, keeping the supervisors pre-informed of any such trials or efforts.

Propose, define and implement ways to reduce costs/ expenses in a pro-active manner in consultation with seniors.

Check and ensure customer satisfaction by adhering to specifications, albums, recipes, procedures at all times.

Maintain high standards of food safety, quality & hygiene.

Qualifications

Education Qualification

Minimum Senior Secondary School certificate or Diploma in Hotel management or Culinary

Work Experience

Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience including any apprenticeship or industrial training duration in the culinary field

Area of Experience: Culinary field

Skills

Good organisational skills

Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities

At Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), our people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the world's largest catering and hospitality services providers, we deliver excellence at scale-supporting airlines, hospitality brands, and global events every day. Our success is driven by the passion, professionalism, and commitment of our teams.

Why Work With Us

At EKFC, your role matters. Whether you work in operations, engineering, corporate services, or support functions, you contribute to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality services every single day.

You’ll be part of:

• A globally recognised organisation within the Emirates Group ecosystem
• A diverse, multicultural workforce united by shared standards and values
• A fast-paced, operational environment where responsibility and professionalism matter
• A workplace that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement

Life at EKFC

What you can expect:

• Collaborative and approachable leadership
• A diverse, multicultural team
• Open communication and transparency

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Two duty meals provided at EKFC
• Health and wellness coverage
• Paid time off and public holidays
• Performance-based annual bonus and salary review opportunities, subject to eligibility and company policy
• Recognition for achievements and commitment, including monetary NAJM Awards (Appreciation, Bronze, Silver & Gold levels)
• Learning and development support
• Team events and engagement activities

(Benefits may vary by role and location.)

Our Recruitment Journey

Our recruitment process is designed to be transparent and respectful:

• Application review
• Initial interview or assessment
• Technical Interview & Case Study presentation
• Employment Contract

We aim to keep candidates informed every step of the way.

(The recruitment and interview process may vary depending on the role.)