The role involves supporting the catering manager in ensuring that food services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in overseeing the preparation and delivery of meals, ensuring that food is prepared to the highest quality standards.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to manage meal schedules and ensure timely service.
• Monitor food storage, inventory, and supply levels, ensuring all necessary ingredients and supplies are available.
• Assist in supervising kitchen and catering staff, including cooks, servers, and cleaners.
• Ensure that staff adhere to safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Interact with clients to understand their catering needs and preferences.
• Address any customer complaints or concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including proper handling, storage, and food preparation.
• Conduct regular inspections of the kitchen and dining areas to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Implement safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist in managing the catering budget, including food, labour, and other operational expenses.
• Help negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices for ingredients and supplies.
• Monitor and control waste to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Support planning and developing menus that meet client specifications and dietary requirements.
• Ensure that all meals are nutritious, well-balanced, and visually appealing.
• Conduct taste tests and quality checks to maintain high food standards.
• Assist with ordering supplies, managing invoices, and maintaining food and labour cost records.
• Prepare reports on catering activities, including performance metrics and customer feedback.

Key skills and qualifications:

• Experience in Catering or Food Service Management: Prior experience in the food service industry, particularly in a large-scale or industrial setting, is essential.
• Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills are needed to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Organizational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Customer Service Orientation: Strong interpersonal skills to handle client relations and resolve issues.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Budgeting and Cost Management: Basic financial acumen to assist in managing budgets and controlling costs.

Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Assistant Catering Manager: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• QID (Preferred)

Location:

• Doha (Required)

Application Deadline: 10/09/2024