Central Kitchen Chef📣 Job Ad

About Hatta

Hatta operates a coffee and food business in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with three branches and a central kitchen. We are seeking a Central Kitchen Chef to manage our central kitchen operations. This is a full-time, hands-on role based in Riyadh.

Role Overview

The Central Kitchen Chef will lead a team of eight, overseeing daily kitchen production, team management, and new menu item development. The role requires active presence in the kitchen to ensure operational excellence and adherence to standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily production to fulfill branch orders accurately, on time, and according to established recipes.
• Maintain the kitchen in a constant state of readiness for unannounced food safety inspections.
• Develop and maintain written recipes for each item, including yield and cost, and control waste effectively.
• Oversee stock management, including ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory counts, ensuring system accuracy.
• Lead and manage the kitchen team, including shift rostering, rest days, training, and upholding operational standards.
• Develop new menu items from concept to rollout, encompassing recipe creation, costing, tasting, trial implementation in a branch, and eventual deployment across all branches.
• Report production, waste, and stock data to management, and promptly address any operational issues.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience managing a production kitchen or central kitchen with a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Saudi Arabian food safety regulations and the ability to pass inspections.
• Proficiency in recipe costing and yield management.
• Ability to document recipes clearly for consistent replication by other team members.
• Experience in managing diverse teams where not all members share the same first language.
• Must possess a transferable Iqama or be eligible to work in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in opening a new kitchen or bakery and pastry experience is beneficial but not required.

Work Environment

This role is based in our central kitchen in Riyadh, where you will lead a team of eight. The position is full-time and requires a hands-on approach within the kitchen environment.

Application Process

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this position.