Manager Culinary Standards - Arabic Cuisine - Doha, Qatar

Qatar Airways; Qatar; On-site; QAR 223,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways is seeking a Manager Culinary Standards - Arabic Cuisine in Doha to lead definition, delivery, and governance of inflight culinary standards across the global network. You will ensure authentic Arabic cuisine meets premium quality, safety, and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts with 8+ years of hands-on Arabic culinary experience, and will drive supplier partnerships, menu concepts, and regional cuisine integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of hands-on culinary experience with strong Arabic cuisine expertise.
• Strong knowledge of global and Arabic culinary traditions and trends.
• Experience developing inflight or large-scale hospitality menus.
• Supplier collaboration experience with halal and regulatory compliance.
• Solid commercial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting.
• Change management mindset with ability to lead culinary transformation initiatives.
• Excellent English communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary standards and menu planning for food and beverage with a focus on authentic Arabic cuisine.
• Define product development strategy aligned with business goals, customer expectations, and brand standards.
• Incorporate regional Arabic styles (Levantine, Gulf, North African, Middle Eastern) into inflight menus.
• Manage delivery of culinary standards across Doha-based and global catering partners.
• Develop sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships for Arabic ingredients and specialty products.
• Create comprehensive food and beverage plans balancing authenticity, quality, and feasibility.
• Maintain menu planning structures, timelines, and system-wide consistency across routes.
• Provide creative direction for new menu concepts and refinements.
• Develop, test, and evaluate dishes for inflight service and high-altitude performance.
• Create and maintain culinary SOPs covering food safety, halal compliance, recipes, and production.

Skills

Arabic cuisine expertise

Menu development & planning

Culinary leadership

Food safety & halal compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management/Culinary Arts

Job description

Manager Culinary Standards - Arabic Cuisine - Doha, Qatar

Position Overview

Manager Culinary Standards - Arabic Cuisine role in Doha, Qatar with Qatar Airways leads the definition, delivery, and governance of inflight culinary standards, ensuring authentic Arabic cuisine is consistently represented across the global network while meeting premium quality, safety, and operational requirements.

Job Details

Country: Qatar City: Doha Industry: Airlines/Aviation Function: Chef/Culinary/Kitchen Management Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead culinary standards and menu planning for food and beverage with a strong focus on authentic Arabic cuisine
• Define product development strategy aligned with business goals, customer expectations, and brand standards
• Integrate regional Arabic styles including Levantine, Gulf, North African, and Middle Eastern cuisines into inflight menus
• Manage delivery of culinary standards across Doha-based catering and global catering partners
• Develop sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships for Arabic ingredients and specialty products
• Build and execute comprehensive food and beverage plans that balance authenticity, quality, and operational feasibility
• Maintain menu planning structures, timelines, and system-wide consistency across routes
• Provide creative direction for new menu concepts, refinements, and modern Arabic dining experiences
• Develop, test, and evaluate dishes to ensure suitability for inflight service and high-altitude performance
• Create, implement, and maintain culinary SOPs covering food safety, halal compliance, recipes, production, and execution
• Monitor industry trends and evolve Arabic culinary offerings through innovation and sustainability initiatives

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on culinary experience with strong expertise in Arabic cuisine
• Deep knowledge of global and Arabic culinary traditions, techniques, and food trends
• Proven experience developing inflight or large-scale hospitality menus
• Strong supplier collaboration skills with experience in halal and regulatory compliance
• Solid commercial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting
• Change management mindset with ability to lead culinary transformation initiatives
• Excellent English communication skills with strong influencing and presentation abilities
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional and multicultural teams

Why Join Us

• Strategic leadership role shaping premium inflight dining experiences
• Opportunity to influence culinary standards across a global airline network
• Exposure to innovation, sustainability, and modern Arabic culinary concepts
• Career growth within a leading international aviation group
• Multicultural and dynamic working environment based in Doha

About the Company

Qatar Airways Group is a leading global aviation organization headquartered in Doha, Qatar, operating across airlines, catering, and hospitality services. Known for rapid growth, innovation, and five-star service standards, the group continues to redefine passenger experience while offering professionals the opportunity to build impactful international careers within a world-class organization.