Catering Manager Kellogg Brown & Root International Inc.

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Posted 28 min ago

Experience

15 - 20 Years

Job Location

Al Basrah (Iraq) - Iraq

Education

Bachelor of Hotel Management(Hotel Management), Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and oversee all catering services, including meal preparation, service, dining facilities, and catering support for events and rotations.
  • Ensure compliance with local health, safety, sanitation, and food handling regulations, as well as company HSE standards; implement food safety programs (HACCP or equivalent) and conduct regular audits.
  • Develop and manage annual and project-specific catering budgets; monitor food costs, wastage, inventory, and procurement; optimize cost efficiency without compromising quality.
  • Lead menu development with nutrition-conscious, culturally appropriate, and diverse options; oversee meal planning, portion control, and nutritional labeling where required.
  • Manage kitchen operations, including staffing, scheduling, training, hygiene practices, equipment maintenance, and supplier coordination.
  • Oversee dining hall operations, catering service quality, guest experience, cleanliness, and service standards; implement SOPs for service delivery, portioning, and incident management.
  • Source, evaluate, and manage vendors and contract services (food suppliers, equipment, rentals, and maintenance) to ensure reliability and value.
  • Monitor and report KPIs such as guest satisfaction, on-time service, food quality, waste metrics, and cost performance; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate with security, medical, and facilities teams on site access, emergency procedures, and crisis management as needed.
  • Ensure inventory control, cold chain integrity for perishable items, and proper storage facilities; manage waste disposal and recycling programs.
  • Manage special dietary needs, religious/cultural considerations, and accommodation for shift workers and visitors.
  • Support logistics planning for crew rotations, site events, and VIP visits; liaise with procurement and warehousing for timely replenishment.
  • Maintain accurate records for menus, supplier contracts, inspections, incident reporting, and compliance documentation.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, or related discipline).
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in catering/food service management, preferably within large-scale industrial, construction, or multinational environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing kitchen operations, dining services, and vendor contracts in high-security or remote-site settings.
  • Proven track record in budgeting, cost control, and quality assurance in food service.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Construction
  • Civil Engineering

Department / Functional Area

  • Chefs
  • F&B
  • Housekeeping
  • Front Desk

Keywords

  • Catering Manager
  • Hospitality Supervisor
  • Catering Operations Director

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Kellogg Brown & Root International Inc.

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