Production Director (Catering)

Our client is a leading hospitality, catering and service provider in KSA, operating across aviation, oil & gas, healthcare, construction, and remote industries.

They currently seeking for a Production Director (Catering) to be based in Rea Sea, the successful candidate will oversee all aspects of catering and operations within the project's central production facilities.

This role will be critical in ensuring that high-quality, sustainable, and efficient catering services are delivered to all project stakeholders, including guests, staff, and various on-site operations.

Roles & Responsibility:
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the Production Unit aligned with the overall goals of the Red Sea Project.
• Collaborate with senior management to set long-term objectives and performance targets.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Implement best practices for food production, safety, and quality assurance.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of culinary professionals, catering staff, and operational support.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
• Prepare and manage the budget, ensuring financial sustainability and profitability.
• Monitor and control operational costs while optimizing resource allocation.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure the quality and sustainability of sourced ingredients.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favourable terms for the project.
• Promote sustainable practices, including waste reduction, sourcing local ingredients, and implementing eco-friendly processes.
• Ensure compliance with the Red Sea Project’s sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Develop and enforce standards for food quality, presentation, and service excellence.
• Implement regular audits and feedback mechanisms to maintain high-quality standards.
• Develop and execute contingency plans to address operational challenges, emergencies, and unexpected events.
• Prepares and submits reports as per established schedules and procedures and constantly reports progress of the departments.
• optimum utilization of manpower, equipment, and facilities within the budget framework.
• Ensures that the departments control on wastage, breakage and pilferage and administer suitable measures to minimize the same.
• Ensures that the department achieve results in controlling staff, staff performance and overtime through correct planning of personnel and rosters.
• Coordinates the activities of the different department and secure execution though the Duty Managers.
• Ensures that the Company’s hygiene and temperature control standards are strictly adhered at all times and aims to improve constantly with the assistance of Hygiene & Food Safety Department.

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