Quality Specialist

About the Role

Barns is seeking a Quality Specialist to maintain and enhance quality and food safety standards across its corporate and franchisee branches in Tabuk. This full-time role is central to ensuring compliance, conducting audits, providing training, and driving continuous improvement within the company's Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) operations.

Role Purpose

The Quality Specialist will be responsible for upholding rigorous quality and food safety standards. This involves implementing and monitoring Quality Management Systems, training branch teams, and ensuring adherence to both corporate and local regulatory requirements. The role focuses on operational excellence and continuous improvement within the QSR and food industry context.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation and compliance of Quality Management Systems (QMS) across all franchisee and corporate branches.
• Train and coach branch teams on identified gaps, quality compliance, food safety requirements, and Barns corporate standards.
• Conduct branch audits covering food safety, hygiene, and operational quality standards.
• Monitor and drive KPI achievement through structured follow-ups with franchisee and corporate teams.
• Lead and track Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) closure within defined timelines.
• Perform warehouse audits to ensure compliance in storage, handling, and distribution practices.
• Support supplier qualification and evaluation, particularly for local vendors.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory and food safety requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit records for all quality activities.
• Perform any other responsibilities as directed by management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Systems Management within the QSR or food industry.
• Demonstrated experience in quality compliance, audits, and food safety systems.
• Exposure to franchise operations or QSR environments is preferred.

Work Location

This position is based in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.