Manager - Menu Design

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Onboard Menu Design Manager to shape and refine the inflight dining experience for our passengers. This role is responsible for curating innovative, balanced, and high-quality menus that align with our brand standards, enhance customer satisfaction, and reflect current culinary trends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop inflight menus for all travel classes, incorporating seasonal and regional influences
• Collaborate with catering team to establish ability to source fresh, high-quality ingredients and ensure adherence to food safety standards
• Monitor industry trends, passenger feedback, and competitive offerings to continuously improve and regularly innovate menu offerings
• Maintain strict adherence to nutritional guidelines and dietary requirements while keeping dishes appealing and satisfying
• Oversee menu presentations, including plating concepts, portion sizes, and packaging for various cabin classes
• Conduct regular tasting sessions and quality checks to ensure that menu items meet the highest standards of flavor, appearance, and consistency
• Coordinate with the marketing and brand teams to ensure menus align with the airlines image and passenger expectations
• Contribute to inflight product differentiation by innovating menu options for special occasions, promotions, and loyalty program offerings
• Competition benchmarking to ensure best in class offerings, keeping LCC values in mind

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Science, or a related field
• Extensive experience in menu development, within the airline industry
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards, including domestic and international aviation catering regulations
• Exceptional creativity and an eye for detail in menu presentation and design
• Proven ability to translate customer preferences and market trends into compelling menu offerings
• A passion for culinary innovation and delivering outstanding guest experiences