Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Central Cloud Kitchen Operations
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Central Cloud Kitchen Operations
Job Title:Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Central Cloud Kitchen Operations
Employment Type:Full-time
About Us
We are a dynamic and fast-growing cloud kitchen operation based in Kuwait, serving multiple distinctive F&B brands under one centralized kitchen. Our current portfolio includes five diverse brands:Neqsa,Msakhan Factory,Zwara,Planet Waraq Enab, andLa Paris. Each offers a unique culinary experience delivered through an entirely digital, delivery-only model. We are also preparing to launchsix new brandsas part of our aggressive growth strategy.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and hands-onChief Executive Officer (CEO)to lead our centralized cloud kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operational management, marketing, e-commerce, and digital presence of our current and upcoming brands. This role requires a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment and has a deep understanding of food delivery trends, brand positioning, and customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership:Develop and execute the company’s overall strategy, aligning all brands under a unified vision while maintaining their individual identities.
- Operational Oversight:Lead day-to-day operations across all kitchen and delivery activities to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with food safety standards.
- Brand Management:Drive the success and performance of all five existing brands and support the development and launch of six new concepts.
- Marketing & Social Media:Oversee all aspects of marketing, including content strategy, campaign execution, and brand storytelling across digital channels.
- E-commerce Management:Lead the development and optimization of our digital sales platforms, ensuring seamless customer experiences and maximizing conversion rates.
- Team Leadership:Build, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team across operations, marketing, kitchen staff, and support roles.
- Financial Management:Own the P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions; ensure financial sustainability and growth.
- Innovation & Expansion:Stay ahead of food trends, technology innovations, and customer behaviors to continuously evolve and improve the brand portfolio and operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 5 Years experience in this field
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role (preferably CEO/COO/General Manager) in the food delivery, cloud kitchen, or hospitality sector.
- Strong track record of launching and scaling F&B brands, especially in a digital-first or delivery-only environment.
- Deep knowledge of Kuwait’s food delivery market, customer preferences, and competitive landscape.
- Experience managing digital marketing, social media strategy, and e-commerce platforms.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to manage multiple brands, teams, and priorities simultaneously.
- Candidates must be of Arab nationality, with a strong cultural understanding of the regional market.
- Fluency in both English and Arabic, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
- Must be able to present a success story from a previous role—demonstrating results, growth metrics, or impactful business transformation that directly ties to your leadership and strategy.
Interested applicantsmust send an email(info@maljasem.com) to the company stating that they haveread the full job description, requirements, and qualifications carefully, that they are fullyaware of and aligned with the responsibilities, and that theywill be presenting a relevant success story from their previous experienceas part of their application.