Director of Operations

CARE; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Jeddah is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee strategic and operational functions across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in casual dining and a proven track record in business growth and leadership.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Bonus

Full family expat package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar senior leadership position.
• Proven experience managing 40+ locations across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic & operational direction including product development.
• Drive business growth through new concept development and strategic planning.

Skills

Business Growth

Leadership

Market Expansion

Job description

New opportunity has become available as Director of Operations for this established hospitality group head officed in Jeddah, KSA. The client is requiring casual dining specialists (not QSR) to join the leadership team as a pivotal member providing strategic & operational direction including product development, technical, commercial & brand management.

Gulf & Saudi experience will be prioritised.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing 40+ locations across multiple markets.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar senior leadership position.
• Oversight of at least 1,500 employees within their Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Background in casual or fast-casual dining; not fast food.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth through initiatives such as new concept development, market expansion, and strategic planning.
• Experience in companies with a business valuation exceeding SAR 500 million.
• Regional experience in Dubai, Qatar, KSA, and Kuwait is highly preferred.
• Preference for candidates who have worked in local companies in these markets.
• Native Arabic speakers.

Salary package: will include tax-free basic + bonus + full family expat package.