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<br /> <p>Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) part of the Emirates Group is the world's largest in-flight catering operation providing in-flight catering and support services for airlines from Dubai International Airport. With a workforce of over 6500 multinational employees and four work sites, EKFC has a clientele of 120 airlines and airline hospitality lounges in Dubai International Airport as well as running a large off airport Food and Beverage business. </p><p> </p><p>This position is within the Food and Beverage Airport Department. </p><p> </p><p><b>Your responsibilities will include: </b> </p><p><b></b> </p><ul> <li>Responsible for ensuring full compliance with the company Occupational Health and Safety system.</li> <li>Responsible for leading and developing the Production team including recruitment, on job orientation, probation management, performance planning and review, training and succession planning.</li> <li>Manage matters of poor performance and misconduct as required including root cause analysis, determination of investigation findings, development activities as required and recommendation of disciplinary actions as required.</li> <li>Responsible for the preparation of budgets and management of costs to reflect operating forecasts and to keep within budgeted figures relating to staff payroll including overtime, equipment, food material utilisation and waste elimination. </li> <li>Plan and manage the day of operations including staff rosters, production plan, food preparation and service.</li> <li>Ensure that food stock levels are planned to meet and quantity and quality requirements. </li> <li>Responsible for ensuring that the food production is fully compliant with the client requirement.</li> <li>Responsible for investigating client and passenger complaints including root cause analysis and recommendation of corrective actions.</li> <li>Ensure full compliance to the company's food safety and quality management system requirements and close out any non-conformances with the required timeframe.</li> <li>Actively participate in the process of menu design and development including representing the company as the senior culinary advisor at menu presentations.</li> <li>Review existing menus and initiate process improvements for increased cost savings and to achieve cost efficiencies. </li> <li>Work across the entire supply chain to liaise with product and creative suppliers on packaging, component and presentation concepts.</li> </ul> <p> </p><p><b>Experience & Qualifications:</b> </p><ul> <li>Degree in Hospitality Management or equivalent professional qualification.</li> <li>Previous experience in a senior culinary role in a premium service environment.</li> <li>High standards of professional conduct with excellent communication and presentation skills.</li> <li>Strong results orientation.</li> <li>Detailed knowledge of food safety and quality systems and demonstrated ability to achieve compliance with area of responsibility.</li> <li>Attention to detail, ability to plan, multitask and ability to work to strict time constraints.</li> <li>Excellent people management skills with proven experience of leading and managing a large multinational team in an effective manner. </li> <li>Proactively committed to adding value and creating wealth for the company through the elimination of waste and improved team effectiveness and productivity. </li> <li>Proven ability to engage others to align on common goals and contribute effectively in a team environment. </li> <li>Shares best practice openly and encourages open communication to create a work environment that promotes the continuous improvement of technical and behavioural competencies.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to meet budget targets.</li> <li>Proven success in menu development and successful implementation of improved product offerings.</li> <li>Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.</li> </ul> <p> </p><p><b>Salary & Benefits</b>: Salary package will be discussed during the interview to successful candidates. </p><p> </p><p><b>To Apply:</b>To express your interest in the above vacancy please apply on line. </p> Please click the Apply now button and search for reference:EPC/AM/21222