Private Dining Specialist

XO; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A business aviation company in Dubai is seeking a Catering Specialist to create tailored menus for flights, ensuring high-quality catering standards are met. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of international cuisines, experience in the food and beverage industry, and excellent communication skills. This role requires the ability to work under pressure and adapt to flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of multiple international cuisines and dietary requirements.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry within an innovative and/or upmarket environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored menus for each VistaJet flight.
• Develop menu proposals based on customer preferences.
• Maintain quality control standards for catering.

Skills

International cuisines knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Job Profile

Vista understands that every flight is unique, so we take care of every detail to ensure our Members enjoy a tailored and unparalleled service.

Our Catering teams are at the forefront of ensuring culinary and dietary excellence for all of our Vista customers on board our flights by curating bespoke meals for each and every one of our guests.

Founded in 2004, Vista pioneered an innovative business model where customers pay only for the hours that they fly. Our vision is to make business aviation simple and deliver the ultimate flight experience around the globe.

Your Responsibilities

• Creating a menu that is tailor-made to the customer’s needs on each VistaJet flight; contributing to the ‘home away from home’ experience.
• Developing menu proposals based on known customer preferences and feedback from previous flights, while adhering to budgetary procedures.
• Maintaining high quality control standards, with attention to detail to ensure catering meets VistaJet’s standards.
• Ensuring supplier prices are correctly updated in the system.
• Logging and escalating issues or feedback within our in-house system, with suppliers or other VistaJet departments.
• Communicating with Cabin Hostesses before each flight to ensure catering has been received and is of sufficient standard.
• Maintaining strong relationships with VistaJet’s suppliers.
• Resolving day-to-day issues with suppliers promptly.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Educated to degree level.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple international cuisines and dietary requirements to create tailored menus.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry, gained within an innovative and/or upmarket hotel or restaurant.
• Impeccable attention to detail to ensure onboard catering is always of excellent standard.
• Adept problem solver, able to work well under pressure and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and public holidays.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and web-based systems.