Catering Coordinator

Vista Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium air dining service is seeking a menu specialist to create bespoke dining experiences for its members. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of international cuisines, proven experience in the food industry, and impeccable attention to detail. Responsibilities include developing menu proposals and ensuring catering quality. Flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of multiple international cuisines and dietary requirements.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry within an upscale environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail for quality catering.

Responsibilities

• Creating tailor-made menus for each flight.
• Developing proposals based on customer preferences.
• Maintaining quality control standards for catering.

Skills

Knowledge of international cuisines

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Effective communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Profile

Vista has transformed the private dining experience in the air – to make it something to savor. Our focus is on seasonality, health and wellbeing, continually evolving menus for all palates, no matter where our Members are flying from. Our Private Dining Team of Specialists works with more than 7,000 suppliers around the world: the finest producers and purveyors, the most sought-after private chefs, and Michelin-starred restaurants, to source the freshest and highest quality ingredients and dishes.

Vista have explored the art and science of dining - simple things, big flavors and the best ingredients prepared and cooked to perfection - so our Members can cherish time together on board, with the right taste, whatever the occasion.

Your Responsibilities

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

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Educated to degree level
• Extensive knowledge of multiple international cuisines and dietary requirements that will enable to you create tailor-made menus;
• Experience in the food and beverage industry, gained within an innovative and/or upmarket hotel or restaurant;
• Impeccable attention to detail that will ensure that on-board catering is always of an excellent standard;
• You’re an adept problem solver and able to work well under pressure, remaining calm in a fast-paced environment;
• You possess an excellent standard or written and spoken English;
• You’re prepared to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and/or public holidays;
• A competent user of Microsoft Office programmes, including Outlook, Excel and Work, and web-based systems and search engines.