Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Supervisory / Mid-Level Industry: Airline Catering, Airport Lounge Hospitality, Food & Beverage Experience Level: Supervisory (4+ Years) Location: UAE (Airport Lounge / EKFC Operations)
About the Role: Assistant Food Supervisor
Are you a hands-on hospitality professional with a passion for food service excellence and team leadership? A leading airline catering and airport lounge operator is hiring an Assistant Food Supervisor to help deliver premium dining experiences, maintain top-tier safety standards, and support day-to-day lounge operations at scale.
This role is ideal for hospitality professionals with 5-star restaurant supervisory experience looking to grow into senior F&B leadership within a fast-paced, high-volume airline catering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all customers are provided with the best quality of food and service
- Ensure all safety matters — including accidents and near misses — are properly and promptly attended to and investigated, implementing safe working practices in line with EKFC policies
- Communicate clear work instructions to team members, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met to enhance operational efficiency
- Conduct spot-checks at lounges to confirm food and equipment meet business standards
- Maintain required stock levels based on current consumption patterns
- Optimize back-of-house areas to minimize breakages and workplace injuries
- Assist in monitoring staff rosters and task allocation to ensure full lounge coverage
- Facilitate ongoing staff training on product knowledge and service sequence to boost customer satisfaction
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Diploma or equivalent qualification (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred)
Work Experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the hospitality industry
- At least 2 years in a supervisory role within a 5-star environment (e.g., restaurant supervisor)
- Experience in luxury hotel or stand-alone restaurant operations
- Solid knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene protocols
Core Skills
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Self-motivated with strong leadership skills
- Keen eye for opportunity identification and commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to deliver a personalized F&B guest experience
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications
- Skilled in maintaining accurate records, managing inventory, and following established procedures precisely
Why This Role Matters for Hospitality Careers
The Assistant Food Supervisor position is a strong stepping stone into senior food and beverage leadership, offering exposure to airline catering operations, airport lounge management, and 5-star service standards. It’s an excellent opportunity for professionals aiming toward Food Supervisor, F&B Team Leader, or Restaurant Manager career paths within the aviation hospitality sector.
How to Apply
Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply with an updated CV highlighting supervisory experience in hospitality, restaurant, or airline catering environments
