Kitchen Operations Supervisor

Bilafya; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilafya, a Saudi-based food services and catering company in Jeddah, is hiring a Kitchen Operations Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen activities, ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production, and lead the kitchen team on-site.

You will coordinate production schedules, manage inventory and ordering, train staff on procedures, and drive cost control by reducing waste while maintaining strict hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations and supervision of culinary or catering teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and health regulations.
• Staff scheduling, task delegation, and team leadership.
• Inventory management and procurement coordination.
• Workflow planning, production scheduling, and quality control.
• Effective communication with cross-functional and client-facing staff.
• Problem-solving and attention to detail for last-minute changes.
• Experience in catering or large-scale kitchen; Saudi Arabia experience preferred.
• Willingness to work on-site in Jeddah with flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen activities to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality food production.
• Supervise kitchen staff, assign tasks, monitor performance to maintain hygiene and portion control.
• Coordinate production schedules and manage inventory and ordering.
• Support cost control by reducing waste and optimizing ingredient use.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal policies.
• Train staff on procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with catering and service teams to meet client requirements and resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement in kitchen workflows.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Production planning

Cross-functional communication

Education

Culinary arts education

Hospitality management training

Job description

Company Description

Bilafya is a food services and catering company based in Saudi Arabia, specializing in scalable, high-quality meal solutions for businesses, institutions, and events. Operating from a purpose-built facility in Jeddah, the company combines culinary expertise with strong operational systems to support consistent, high-volume food production. Bilafya is committed to elevating catering standards across the Kingdom, serving diverse client needs with reliability and care. The company provides meals for all workforce levels, from frontline teams to executive leadership, with the same focus on quality and service. Team members join a growing organization that values professionalism, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

The Kitchen Operations Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based in Jeddah, responsible for overseeing daily kitchen activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality food production. This role supervises kitchen staff, assigns tasks, and monitors performance to maintain standards for hygiene, portion control, and presentation. The supervisor coordinates production schedules, manages inventory and ordering, and supports cost control by reducing waste and optimizing use of ingredients. They ensure compliance with food safety regulations, internal policies, and health and safety guidelines, and participate in training staff on procedures and best practices. The Kitchen Operations Supervisor collaborates with catering and service teams to meet client requirements, resolve operational issues, and support continuous improvement in kitchen workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations, food production management, and supervision of culinary or catering teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and health and safety regulations applicable to commercial kitchens.
• Skills in staff scheduling, task delegation, and team leadership in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to manage inventory, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of ingredients and supplies.
• Competence in workflow planning, production scheduling, and quality control to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and client-facing staff.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to respond quickly to operational issues or last-minute changes.
• Previous experience in catering, institutional food services, or large-scale kitchen environments; experience in Saudi Arabia is a must.
• Relevant education or vocational training in culinary arts, hospitality management, or food service operations is preferred.
• Willingness to work on-site in Jeddah, with flexibility for shifts, weekends, or peak-event periods as required.