Senior Manager, Inflight Catering Futures

British Airways; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

British Airways is seeking a Senior Manager, Catering Futures to redefine the future of inflight catering and shape the long-term strategy and operating model. You’ll own the catering proposition and work with BA, IAG and partners to translate bold visions into deliverable plans.

This role demands strategic insight, commercial judgment, and the ability to steer large cross-functional programs across suppliers, procurement, finance and operations to deliver measurable value.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, complex supply chains with KPI management.
• Significant supplier, procurement and contract-management expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial leadership capabilities.
• Track record of setting strategic direction and delivering cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the inflight catering strategy and operating model.
• Collaborate with BA and IAG senior leaders to shape future catering propositions.
• Develop and defend the investment case for catering provision.
• Shape the commercial model and market approach with IAG Procurement.
• Manage long-term catering budgets and required investments.
• Build partnerships with suppliers, manufacturers and inventory teams.

Skills

Large, complex supply chains

Commercial leadership

Financial leadership

Adaptive communicator

Strategic direction

Supplier procurement

Contract management

Project and change management

Presentation skills (PowerPoint)

Airline/hospitality domain knowledge

Job description

British Airways is seeking a Senior Manager, Catering Futures to redefine the future of inflight catering and shape the long-term strategy and operating model. You’ll own the catering proposition and work with BA, IAG and partners to translate bold visions into deliverable plans.

This role demands strategic insight, commercial judgment, and the ability to steer large cross-functional programs across suppliers, procurement, finance and operations to deliver measurable value.