Job description
• Plan, organize, and oversee production activities to meet company goals and customer demands.
• Optimize the use of manpower, equipment, and resources to achieve high efficiency and standards.
• Supervise production to ensure it meets customer specifications and airline standards.
• Conduct quality checks, including product life, date marking, and adherence to hygiene.
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Sales, Purchasing, Tray Setting) for smooth operations.
• Manage CAPEX and staff budgets, ensuring compliance with monthly targets.
• Document and communicate production updates and changes effectively.
• Support the development of new products and recipes, attending food fairs when necessary.
• Establish and update recipe books for consistent quality across products.
• Prepare regular reports on production progress, challenges, and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and quality control standards.
• Address raw material shortages and implement contingency plans.
• Supervise training and development of junior staff, supporting Saudization programs.
• Participate in daily and monthly production meetings for strategic alignment.
• Adjust operational plans for high-demand periods, like Ramadan and Hajj.
• Take responsibility for staff scheduling, vacation planning, and overtime authorization.
• Develop and implement efficient production procedures, promoting continual improvement.
• Comply with cybersecurity protocols, handling data with required confidentiality.
• Obtain necessary permits for sensitive area access and report cybersecurity incidents.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic work environment, scheduling preventive equipment maintenance.
Skills
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management.
• Capacity in allocating tasks and monitoring progress.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Up to date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes.
• Credentials in health and safety training - HACCP.
• Knowledge about labour minutes.
• Excellent time management skills.