Culinary Instructor

About the Role

Catrion Group is seeking a Culinary Instructor to join their team in Jeddah. This permanent role involves maintaining academy accreditation, developing and delivering culinary programs, and supporting various administrative and operational tasks within the academy. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and adhere to Academy accreditation requirements.
• Create and maintain curriculum, syllabus, lesson plans, teaching materials, modules, recipes, and test/exams for programs, courses, and workshops.
• Prepare for and teach programs, lectures, and practical demonstrations for courses and workshops.
• Support specialized training for Airport Lounges, Aviation Clients, and all programs.
• Assist with administrative, operational, and reporting requirements.
• Provide induction support and deliver presentations as requested.
• Assist with interviews of students and support intakes, tours, and orientations.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation, kitchen, hospitality room, and all classrooms.
• Communicate with and support guest lecturers and visitors to the Academy.
• Maintain a database of training participants, performance evaluations, tests/exams, and achievements.
• Maintain training summary reports and program assessments.
• Provide support in the planning and delivery of Graduation Ceremonies, Academy Events, and activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience in teaching theoretical and practical applications of Hospitality and Food & Beverage Service & Management in accordance with international standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (mandatory) and Arabic (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with adaptability to new technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with strong strategic vision and conceptual thinking skills.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to foster collaboration and support team building.
• Highly resourceful, detail-oriented, and capable of performing effectively under pressure in demanding environments.
• Strong commitment to achieving organizational objectives while anticipating needs and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Work Environment

This role is based in Jeddah and is a permanent position within the Catrion Group academy setting. The instructor will work collaboratively with the Director and other team members to ensure smooth program delivery and operational efficiency.