Menu Planning & Recipe Costing - Assistant Manager

About the role

Manal Food Factory, which supplies food products and menu solutions to hotels, restaurants and catering operations, is hiring a full-time, on-site Menu Planning & Recipe Costing Assistant Manager in Doha, Qatar. The role helps design, develop and optimise menus so they are cost-effective and fit brand and operational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse ingredient and production costs, prepare detailed costing sheets and recommend menu pricing that supports profitability targets.
• Collaborate with culinary, procurement and operations teams to standardise recipes, portion sizes and production methods.
• Monitor supplier prices and market trends that affect food cost.
• Support menu engineering initiatives, prepare reports and forecasts, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Help implement cost-control measures across the production process.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Food Science, Business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in menu engineering, food costing or F&B financial analysis is highly beneficial; experience in Doha or the GCC is an advantage.
• Solid organisational and documentation skills, with attention to detail in recording recipes, portions and cost breakdowns.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and support multiple projects in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.

Required skills

• Strong menu planning, recipe standardisation and food costing skills, with analysis of profitability and margin performance.
• Data analysis and cost control techniques.
• Use of spreadsheets or ERP systems for pricing, inventory and reporting.
• Knowledge of food production processes, kitchen operations and hospitality industry standards.