Director of Operations Corporate Catering

COREcruitment; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global corporate catering company is seeking a Director of Operations based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This role involves overseeing operations across multiple large-scale sites while ensuring high food quality and service standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years in food operations, with 5 years in senior leadership. The position offers a salary of SAR 30,000, including housing and benefits for family status.

Benefits

Company car

Bonus

Family status benefits (flights, visa, medical)

Qualifications

• 15 years' experience in busy food operations.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Current location in the Gulf/ME with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support functions across multiple large-scale sites.
• Manage operation teams including Operations Managers, Area Managers, Project Managers.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and service efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Food service operations

Client satisfaction

Operational performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

Global corporate catering company with scope for growth – As Director of Operations you’ll be supporting functions across multiple large-scale high-impact sites across the Kingdom, while managing operation teams at country level, including Operations Managers, Area Managers, & Project Managers.

Reporting into the Country Manager the ideal DOO candidate will possess strong leadership, financial acumen, & a deep understanding of large-scale food service operations, instrumental in ensuring high standards of food quality, service efficiency, & client satisfaction, while optimizing operational performance.

Family-Friendly Area : The Al Khobar area is family-friendly, with good schooling options, shopping centers, & general community infrastructure suitable for families.

• Requirements :
• Must be currently based in the Gulf / ME with appropriate location experience
• Must have managed multiple catering sites
• 15 years’ busy food operations, with at least 5 years’ in a senior leadership position
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Hospitality Management or related field
• Salary package : SAR 30000 including housing, negotiable + company car + bonus
• Plus family status benefits (Flights, visa, medical only)
• Start Date : The position is currently open