Culinary Development Manager Product Development and Design - Qatar Airways - Doha, Qatar

Qatar Airways; Qatar; On-site; QAR 200,880 - 267,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for leadership career growth

Collaboration with world-class chefs

Job summary

Qatar Airways is looking for a Culinary Development Manager in Doha to lead its inflight dining strategy. In this role, you will translate culinary visions into innovative, high‑quality food and beverage offerings while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have 6 to 10 years of senior culinary experience and a degree in hotel management or culinary arts. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with world-class chefs and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 to 10 years of hands-on food and beverage experience in a senior culinary role.
• Proven experience designing menus that balance creativity, customer appeal, and cost control.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills including budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead inflight dining strategy according to brand standards.
• Develop and implement inflight menus across all cabin classes.
• Manage global catering partners ensuring quality control and service performance.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Menu design

Operational management

Global cuisines knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in hotel management or culinary arts

Job description

Position Overview

Culinary Development Manager Product Development and Design roles in Doha, Qatar lead the strategy, creation, and continuous enhancement of Qatar Airways inflight dining experience. This position is responsible for translating the airline's culinary vision into innovative, high‑quality food and beverage offerings across the global network while balancing customer expectations, operational feasibility, and commercial performance.

Job Details

• Country: Qatar
• City: Doha
• Industry: Airlines/Aviation
• Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management
• Salary: 18,000–24,000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the inflight dining strategy in alignment with Qatar Airways brand standards and five‑star service philosophy.
• Develop, review, and implement inflight menus across all cabin classes, ensuring consistency, presentation quality, and dietary compliance.
• Translate culinary concepts into operationally viable menus suitable for large‑scale airline catering environments.
• Manage and oversee global catering partners to ensure consistent execution, quality control, and service performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers, sourcing teams, and guest chefs to drive innovation, menu refresh cycles, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, regulatory requirements, and internal culinary SOPs.
• Monitor customer feedback, global food trends, and competitive benchmarks to continuously evolve inflight dining products.
• Conduct catering audits, site visits, and performance reviews, producing actionable insights for senior management.
• Support culinary change initiatives focused on sustainability, transformation, and continuous improvement across the network.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in hotel management, culinary arts, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 to 10 years of hands‑on food and beverage experience in a senior culinary role, preferably within airline catering or inflight dining.
• Strong knowledge of global cuisines, culinary techniques, and premium food presentation standards.
• Proven experience designing menus that balance creativity, customer appeal, cost control, and operational constraints.
• Experience working with global catering partners and suppliers in regulated environments.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities in fast‑paced, multicultural environments.

Why Join Us

• Lead culinary innovation for a globally recognized airline brand.
• Shape premium inflight dining experiences across an international network.
• Work closely with world‑class chefs, suppliers, and catering partners.
• Build a long‑term leadership career within Qatar Airways in Doha, Qatar.

About the Company

Qatar Airways is a world‑leading airline group headquartered in Doha, delivering excellence across aviation, travel, and related businesses. Renowned for innovation, premium service, and rapid global growth, the group continues to invest in product development and design to redefine passenger experience and set new standards in international air travel.