Senior Sous Chef - NPD

About the role

Emirates Flight Catering is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead new product development (NPD) for its airline catering operations. The role combines culinary creativity with strong project management to deliver innovative continental‑style menus that meet strict airline specifications and BRC standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop menus and products based on airline client briefs, focusing on continental cuisine.
• Drive product innovation, scale‑up new items for production, and ensure full BRC compliance.
• Lead daily kitchen operations, assign duties, supervise sous chefs and junior staff, and conduct spot checks across locations.
• Manage multiple projects, maintain timelines, and coordinate with internal stakeholders and airline clients.
• Oversee costing, portion control, weight, presentation, and colour‑coding of food products.
• Investigate complaints, implement corrective actions, and keep Executive Sous Chef informed of production issues.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years (72 months) of experience in a high‑volume catering or airline kitchen environment.
• Proven leadership ability with a commercial mindset and strong communication skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of continental cuisine and BRC food safety standards.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving capabilities.

Required skills

• Costing
• Microsoft Office Tools
• Menu Development
• Food products and processes
• Recipe compliance
• Continental Cuisine