About the role:
In this interesting role, you will be responsible for all aspects of bakery and pastry production with a primary focus on the commissioning and management of the new pastry lines, bakery and pastry production, staffing, forecasting, preparation, productivity and quality control. Additionally you will be responsible for improving the culinary quality standards of the QACC production, including safe food production in accordance with HACCP standards.
To achieve success in this role you will need to:
▪Develop and implement future strategy for the business needs ensuring the department’s requirements are identified and represented.
▪ Develop and execute succession plan for department while identifying required training requirement to increase department’s overall performance.
▪ Develop contingency plans and risk management for the department in cooperation with the company’s subject matter experts.
▪ Develop and measure department performance KPIs to drive continuous improvement processes.
▪ Lead the installation and commissioning of the new pastry line, including factory acceptance test and engagement with all suppliers.
▪ Develop a training framework of staff on how to operate the new production line.
▪ Drive the development and implementation of SOPs required to operate equipment and production line.
▪ Facilitate, educate, motivate, coach, counsel and guide the production group to ensure that they have the ability to deliver results.
▪ Oversee menu/product development for new products to showcase during presentation to customer.
▪ Manage and develop production systems to ensure increased productivity, quality, food safety and lower costs.
▪ Ensure the cost effective utilization of staff and equipment.
▪ Analyze and verify production waste reports to minimize food variance.
▪ Analyze food cost variance reports provided by finance to identify gaps in production, ordering and invoicing.
▪ Review quality of purchased goods is in line with product specifications.
▪ Focus on current operational performance and develop/implement processes, procedures, systems, metrics and reporting to support, improve and innovate manufacturing business.
▪ Maintain effective relations with other Management team (e.g. Materials Control, Supply Chain, Stores & Receiving, QA & Hygiene, and Maintenance).
▪ Assure the timely delivery of the department’s services via forecasting and planning of labor requirements.
▪ Oversee the work of chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food production costs are within budget.
▪ Prepare the department’s annual budget including all functionalities, overhead and operational.
▪ Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the 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.
Qualifications
About you:
You should have at least a diploma degree qualification and 9 years of job related experience in a similar role. It is highly beneficial if you have previous experience in product development.
In addition, you will have the following job specific skills:
▪ Proficient computer skills, especially in Excel.
▪ Good spoken & written English.
▪ Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, customers, client, and associate
▪ Proficient in menu development, cost controls.
▪ Ability to multi-task
▪ Culinary creativity and menu writing abilities.
▪ Managerial skills – Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate’s skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.
▪ Good knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation and food cost controls.
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 are ready to apply, please go ahead and submit your application by uploading your CV and completing our short application form.
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