Operations Manager – Pizza Production & Restaurant Operations
Location: Saudi Arabia
Industry: Food & Beverage
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: General Manager / Managing Director
Joining: As per company requirements
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to lead our pizza production and restaurant operations in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, ensure consistent product quality, manage teams and inventory, control costs, and maintain compliance with Saudi food safety and hygiene regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage daily operations across production facilities, kitchens, and restaurant outlets.
* Supervise pizza preparation, dough production, baking, packaging, and quality control.
* Ensure consistency in recipes, portion sizes, taste, presentation, and product quality.
* Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise operational staff.
* Manage inventory, procurement, stock rotation, and food waste.
* Monitor food costs, labor costs, budgets, and operating expenses.
* Ensure compliance with SFDA, municipal, Balady, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.
* Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
* Track operational KPIs, prepare performance reports, and implement improvements.
* Support new outlet openings, operational development, and business expansion.
Requirements
* Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Food Production, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in pizza production, restaurant operations, or the food and beverage industry.
* Proven experience in team management, inventory control, food costing, and quality assurance.
* Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements in Saudi Arabia.
* Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is preferred.
* Good English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
* Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
Key Performance Areas
* Product quality and consistency
* Food cost control and waste reduction
* Operational efficiency
* Staff productivity and performance
* Customer satisfaction
* Food safety and regulatory compliance
* Achievement of business and operational targets
Working Conditions
This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays according to business requirements.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting relevant experience in pizza production, restaurant operations, team management, inventory control, food costing, and quality assurance.