Senior Vice President - Catering and Cabin Services – Emirates Airlines – Dubai – UAE - Icon of Jobs

Emirates Airlines invites applications for Senior Vice President – Catering and Cabin Services in Dubai, UAE

Job Title:

Senior Vice President – Catering and Cabin Services

Job Purpose:

The Senior Vice President – Catering and Cabin Services will be responsible for leading a varied set of business disciplines at a tactical and strategic level to provide a high quality in flight product at a cost acceptable to the company. In addition to this you will play a pivotal role in implementing an F&B concept to the highest quality level to ensure world class hospitality standards.

In this role you will:

Lead and manage inflight catering direct operating cost and maintain a long term 3-5 years strategy.
Maintain a long term plan of catering provision, wastage control, sustainability and reduction of cost whilst maintaining or improving the quality.
Direct the creation of the inflight menu design and lounge menus worldwide to enhance customer satisfaction. Ensure that menu design supports a flawless cabin service and the menu is tailored to the customer needs.
Ensure F&B suppliers and non-food suppliers are managed globally
Play an active role in the commercial negotiations for goods and services as required to achieve the best value for money. This will be in line to the catering budget for the rolling 12 months.
Seek to continually improve and update the flight catering provision, equipment and amenity logistic strategies to ensure that we are at the leading edge of our industry.
Guarantee and monitor quality control via regular unannounced audits of worldwide caterers.
Leverage and improve quality by market research and customer satisfaction feedback through multiple channels. This includes implementing a leading digital solutions to ensure efficiency and quality assurance
Closely collaborate with Service Delivery Leaders which includes, Cabin Crew Performance Management, Product Development and Training in designing the service sequences.
Lead the Catering Team and ensure the leaders and all levels are developed and have the appropriate skill set and knowledge. Guide the development of the team with the necessary people management and soft skills, through one to one meetings, coaching and performance reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

Post Graduate Diploma (12+4 or equivalent)
Flight operations: Degree in aviation management is preferred
In-Flight Service /In-flight Catering Experience : 15+ Years
Extensive Leadership Experience: 8-10 years of leading large teams within complex, high-scale environments.
Expertise in Menu Design: Deep understanding and pronounced knowledge of wine and spirits.
Global Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating and managing international contracts with major food service providers.
Budget Management: Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar budgets, achieving significant cost savings while preserving quality standards.

Salary & Benefits:

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section.