Central Kitchen Operations Lead

The Grandeur Co.; Medina; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grandeur Co. is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee end-to-end central kitchen operations, including production, hygiene, staffing, logistics, and cost control.

You will lead kitchen teams, ensure compliance with HACCP and SFDA standards, coordinate with QC, procurement and cost control, manage menus and client coordination, and drive continuous improvement through audits and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in F&B or central kitchen management.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP/SFDA systems.
• Proven leadership, budget control, and team management skills.
• English and Arabic language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across all kitchen sections (receiving, storage, preparation, cooking, packaging, dispatch).
• Ensure production timelines are achieved in line with contracts and SLAs.
• Monitor equipment usage, maintenance schedules, and facility upkeep.
• Resolve operational gaps or emergencies immediately on the spot.
• Ensure accurate and timely meal dispatch and tracking.
• Work with QC/QA to enforce HACCP, SFDA, and international food safety standards.
• Maintain food safety logs, audits, and full documentation for compliance.
• Lead hygiene, sanitation, and waste management programs.
• Represent the kitchen during audits, client visits, and internal reviews.
• Handle client complaints related to food or service with proper follow-up.
• Manage budgets, monitor consumption, and control both food and non-food costs.
• Collaborate with procurement and chefs for inventory control, sourcing, and ingredient utilization.
• Take ownership of menu food cost calculations to ensure profitability and alignment with targets.
• Monitor variances and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Use ERP/reporting tools (e.g., Odoo) for documentation, recipe costing, and kitchen data tracking.
• Directly supervise all kitchen-related teams: production, packaging, logistics, hygiene, cleaning, and support staff.
• Conduct training programs, staff performance evaluations, and workshops to upskill the team.
• Manage staff rostering and shift planning based on daily production needs.
• Build a culture of accountability, discipline, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Budget control

Team management

HACCP/SFDA knowledge

English & Arabic (plus)

Tools

Odoo

Job description

The Grandeur Co. is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee end-to-end central kitchen operations, including production, hygiene, staffing, logistics, and cost control.

You will lead kitchen teams, ensure compliance with HACCP and SFDA standards, coordinate with QC, procurement and cost control, manage menus and client coordination, and drive continuous improvement through audits and performance reviews.