Senior Food & Beverage Manager
Emirates Flight Catering · Doubaï
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About the role
The Senior Food & Beverage Manager will lead the development and execution of EKFC's outlet and catering strategy, driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction across all F&B operations. This senior position reports to the AVP and is responsible for overseeing catering, laundry, and other rate‑card services while managing a high‑performing team.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage all food and beverage outlets to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
- Support the AVP in creating and rolling out company strategy, leveraging existing EKFC assets.
- Develop and implement catering standards for each outlet in collaboration with relevant departments.
- Determine workforce and meal solutions to maximise revenue opportunities.
- Maintain high‑level relationships with potential clients and key customers to secure repeat business.
- Provide reporting on catering activities throughout planning, mobilisation, and operational delivery.
- Optimise resource efficiency to maximise profitability of all F&B assignments.
- Motivate, guide, and develop the team to meet agreed targets.
- Negotiate contracts with customers, ensuring overall profitability.
- Identify and drive change initiatives, cost‑reduction, and productivity improvements.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Business Administration (mandatory).
- Minimum 8 years of relevant F&B experience, including senior management in large‑scale catering or event environments.
- Proven experience leading teams to meet tight, immovable deadlines.
- Strong project‑management background and ability to create operational solutions.
- Experience managing multiple commercial models and budgets.
Required skills
- Project management
- Budget control
- Stakeholder influencing
- Reporting and presentation preparation
What we offer
- Opportunity to shape EKFC’s F&B strategy across a growing portfolio.
- Leadership role with significant impact on revenue and customer experience.
- Collaborative environment with high‑visibility clients and partners.
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Emirates Flight Catering
Doubaï