Full-time Catering Official Jobs in Jeddah

Head Chef – Central Kitchen
We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to oversee and manage daily operations within our Central Kitchen, specializing in healthy meal production and meal prep services. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring food quality, operational efficiency, food safety compliance, recipe consistency, and adherence to nutritional standards across all production activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily Central Kitchen operations and production activities.
• Ensure recipe consistency, portion control, and nutritional accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, and SFDA requirements.
• Implement and enforce SOPs, kitchen procedures, and quality standards.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and production efficiency.
• Manage food cost, yield control, inventory, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff to maintain high performance standards.
• Coordinate production planning and workflow optimization.
• Ensure accurate execution of healthy meal plans and calorie-controlled menus.
• Monitor adherence to macros, nutritional specifications, and portioning standards.
• Support operational expansion and coordination across multiple locations when required.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.

Accountability:
This role carries accountability for:

• Daily kitchen operations and production output.
• Food quality, consistency, and nutritional accuracy.
• Compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Team performance and kitchen discipline.
• Cost control, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5–7 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a Head Chef or Sous Chef leadership role.
• Proven experience in Central Kitchens, Meal Prep Operations, Healthy Food Production, or Large-Scale Catering.
• Strong knowledge of healthy meal preparation and calorie-controlled food production.
• Solid understanding of nutrition fundamentals, macronutrients (Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat), calorie calculations, and portion control.
• Experience implementing and enforcing SOPs within food production environments.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety Systems, and quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) regulations and requirements.
• Experience in food cost control, yield management, inventory control, and production planning.
• Proven ability to lead and manage kitchen teams effectively.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Certifications:

• Valid Food Safety Certification (HACCP or equivalent).
• Valid Health Certificate (where applicable).

About the Role

Wild&Org is seeking a Head Pastry Chef to lead pastry operations for an upcoming healthy Grab&Go cafe in Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia. This role is for a culinary professional dedicated to creating high-quality, healthy baked goods using premium ingredients, designed for a fast-paced lifestyle.

Head Pastry Chef Responsibilities

As the Head Pastry Chef, you will be responsible for shaping the culinary identity of the new venture, with a focus on innovation and excellence in healthy baking. You will manage the pastry kitchen, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to the brand's commitment to health and wellness.

• Lead and manage all aspects of the pastry kitchen operations.
• Prepare and develop a diverse range of healthy pastries, baked goods, cakes, muffins, energy bars, and seasonal items.
• Ensure consistency in the quality, presentation, and portioning of all pastry products.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety standards, proper labeling, and storage.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Effectively support menu development initiatives and provide training to kitchen staff.

Qualifications and Experience Required

To excel in this role, you must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Head Pastry Chef or in a similar role.
• Experience in healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, or allergen-free baking is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of various baking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must possess a Food Handler's Certificate or be willing to obtain one.

Key Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• Healthy baking.
• Sourcing and utilizing high-quality ingredients.
• Experience in gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and allergen-free baking.
• Proficiency in a wide range of baking techniques.
• Comprehensive understanding of kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to food safety standards.
• Menu development and innovation.

Job Details and Location

This is a full-time opportunity located in Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of experience in pastry.