About the role

Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high!

At Qatar Airways, we blend precision, creativity and efficiency to ensure every meal served meets the highest standards of quality, taste and presentation.

From sourcing premium ingredients to seamless coordination with airline operations, our team works behind the scenes to create unforgettable dining moments for travelers worldwide. If you have passion for food, service and innovation, this is your opportunity to make a difference in the skies!

Join our Catering Services Team and be part of the force behind delivering world-class inflight dining experience! 

As the Culinary Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in translating Qatar Airways’ brand characteristics into a world-class airline cuisine experience. You will ensure that all food and beverage menu planning meet Qatar Airways’ exceptional standards, driving consistency, quality, and customer satisfaction across the global network. Through your specialized expertise, innovative menu development, and practical support, the role fosters seamless collaboration with suppliers and the broader Catering Services Team to maintain five-star excellence.

Some of the tasks include the following:

• Support sourcing opportunities by researching suppliers to enhance product consistency while optimizing costs
• Participate in product development, providing support on design and meal enhancements to internal teams.
• Provide comprehensive culinary support in developing new menus for designated stations and caterers and ensure consistent menu planning structures, timelines, and requirements for all routes and meal services.
• Preparing reports after duty travel for senior management, to identify supplier performance & service quality.
• Managing external catering partners - Both onsite and remotely for daily operations, for appropriate menu and catering performance.
• Analyze, adjust or redevelop/refine menu items suitable for all cabin classes, including crew meals.
• Work with QRCS compliance teams to maintain & manage Culinary Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering food safety, storage, preparation, and food service execution.
• Perform other department related duties as directed by Line Manager or Head of Department.

Be part of an extraordinary story 

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.

Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic professional to join the Product Development and Design.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hotel Management / Culinary Arts with minimum 6+ years of hands-on food related experience.
• Deep knowledge of global cuisines, culinary techniques and food trends, preferably within in the airline catering industry.
• Ability to design and develop inflight menus that balance taste, presentation and operational feasibility, taking into considerations as well the special dietary requirements and food allergen management.
• Ability to work with suppliers to ensure compliance with airline and regulatory standards. Cost control, budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills are also essential.
• Change management champion with the ability to drive culinary transformation such as leading the evolution of inflight dining by implementing new culinary trends, sustainable practices and passenger- driven innovation.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills with strong negotiation, presentation and influencing capabilities.

• Leadership and strategic thinking capabilities, with a proven ability to lead cross functional and multi-cultural teams in a fast-paced environment.

   

  
  About Qatar Airways Group 

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

How to apply 

If you’re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our application form.