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Job description / Role
• One of the largest healthcare providers in the Middle East
• Salary up to US$ 65,000 + accommodation + school fees + family benefits
• Based in Qatar
Our client is one of the largest healthcare providers in the Middle East and the only organization to deliver a comprehensive range of acute healthcare services, based on clinical need, not a patient’s ability to pay.
They are currently seeking to hire an experienced Director of Catering who will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all activities of the Catering Department, Food & Beverage Operation of all Hospitals and units including Hotel and meeting facilities to ensure adequate provision of quality food and efficient service to patients and employees in accordance with established standards of Hospitality Corporate Office. The role is based in Qatar.
In order to be considered, a 3-year Diploma or equivalent certification is required.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan, direct and coordinate all activities of the Catering Department.
• Establish departmental regulations and procedures in conformance with approved policies and develop standards for organization and supervision of Catering (F&B) operation.
• Set goals and targets for performance indicators, monitor performance and take necessary action to ensure achievement of long-term operational plans.
• Confer with other department heads regarding technical and administrative matters of Catering operation to enhance standards of patient and visitors care.
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Dietetics on planning menus and preparation of food tender items for therapeutic diets, and setting standards for service and portion control.
• Prepare yearly the department manpower, equipment and expense budget and monitor the budget figures throughout the year accordingly.
• Review records and reports covering number and kinds of regular and therapeutic diets prepared, cost of raw food, inventory of equipment and supplies and develop and direct a cost control system based on the outcome.
• Develop policies and procedures governing handling and storage of supplies and equipment, sanitation in coordination with Infection Control.
• Review new trends and practices in food service operations and evaluates the possible necessary implementation
Requirements
• Must have a 3 year Diploma or equivalent Certification from a Hotel and Catering Management School / Institute or University;
• Must have 10 years working experience in Hotel, Hospital or Catering Industry (e.g. Airline, Cruise), 5 years of which in volume catering;
• Preferred: working experience at a 5* hotel, cruise ships or airline catering service;
• Proficient in the use of common MS Office programs;
• Fluent in Business English (written and spoken) and preferred one additional language e.g. Arabic.
About the Company
Cielo is the world's leading strategic Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partner, dedicated to ensuring our clients attract and hire better talent faster, all while providing a world-class candidate experience. Many RPO providers think more like outsourcers than recruiters, but we immerse ourselves in your industry, brand and values, and are accountable for driving real business results. Or, as we like to say, WE BECOME YOU.