Kitchen Pass Lead: Fast-Paced Service & Quality

Confidential; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Expeditor to oversee the kitchen pass and ensure a smooth, accurate, and timely flow of dishes from kitchen to guests. You will bridge the kitchen and front-of-house, upholding quality, timing, and order accuracy during service.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record in fast-paced restaurant environments, with a focus on HACCP and allergen procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in kitchen/restaurant operations.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen and restaurant service operations.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate pass operations during service.
• Ensure dishes meet quality, presentation, portioning, and temperature standards.
• Coordinate timing between kitchen sections for timely table service.
• Monitor ticket times and resolve delays or bottlenecks.
• Communicate guest modifications, allergies, and dietary requirements accurately.
• Maintain clear communication between kitchen, food runners, and front-of-house teams.
• Conduct pre-service checks to ensure stations, mise en place, equipment, and staffing readiness.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, food safety, and hygiene at the pass and kitchen operations.
• Support Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, team performance, and service standards.
• Coach and guide team members for consistent execution and efficient service.

Skills

Kitchen management

Expediting

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Expeditor to oversee the kitchen pass and ensure a smooth, accurate, and timely flow of dishes from kitchen to guests. You will bridge the kitchen and front-of-house, upholding quality, timing, and order accuracy during service.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record in fast-paced restaurant environments, with a focus on HACCP and allergen procedures.