Asst. Manager Back of House

Job Overview

Emirates Flight Catering is seeking an Asst. Manager Back of House to join their team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role involves overseeing the daily back-of-house operations within their world-class catering facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to food safety standards for Emirates Airlines and over 100 other carriers.

Company Overview

Based in Dubai, Emirates Flight Catering is a multicultural workplace employing over 11,000 people from 70 countries around the world. From its inception in 1982, the company has cultivated a creative and collaborative working environment, which has been at the core of its success. Emirates Flight Catering takes pride in providing in-flight catering, hospitality, and support services to all Emirates Airlines’ flights, First and Business Class lounges, as well as more than 100 other airlines departing from Dubai International Airport. They produce an average of 225,000 meals per day, and despite the demanding operation, they invest in their people and foster a collaborative work environment. A career with Emirates Flight Catering offers substantial professional growth, including advanced training in food safety and large-scale operational management.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
• Experience: 2 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily back-of-house operations within a large-scale catering facility.
• Ensure efficient food preparation, production, and logistics in accordance with strict standards.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of operational staff.
• Implement and maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene, and quality control protocols.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage stock rotation, and support procurement processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience (2+ years) in back-of-house operations, catering management, or a similar role.
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of managing diverse teams effectively.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations and operational best practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume, and multicultural work environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for the world’s largest stand-alone and technologically advanced catering facility.
• Substantial professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Access to advanced training in food safety and large-scale operational management.
• Be part of a dynamic, multicultural, and collaborative work environment.
• Contribution to the success of Emirates Airlines and over 100 other international airlines.
• Engaging and inclusive company culture with a focus on employee well-being.