Yasser Jad, President – Saudi Arabian Chef Association and Manager onboard product F&B at Saudi Arabian Airlines
08. Yasser Jad, President – Saudi Arabian Chef Association and Manager onboard product F&B at Saudi Arabian Airlines
Launched in 2009, the SACA is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s official association of professional chefs. It is a non-profit organisation dedicated solely to the advancement of the culinary arts in the Kingdom. As president, Jad’s goal is to enhance international recognition of KSA’s culinary prestige, and to encourage Saudi nationals to consider a career within the hospitality industry. Jad hosts two salon culinary competitions, and the association’s membership numbers and educational partnerships are growing each year. The SACA chefs meet on a monthly basis, and Jad is involved in the training sessions and workshops that form a part of each meeting. Prior to taking on the management of Saudi Arabian Airlines’ on-board product F&B, Jad worked for Saudi Catering as senior manager – production for nearly seven years. During his tenure, he developed airline menus and handled menu costing and analysis, and was in charge of the entire in-flight catering unit’s production area and kitchens at Jeddah’s international airport.
Bite-sized facts:
Number of years in the F&B industry: 27
Number of years with this company: 5
Number of years in this role: 5
Nationality: Saudi Arabian
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