Production Manager - F&B

Location: AL Khobar, United Arab Emirates

Salary: Market related

Our client has Quick Service Cafés and wholesale supplies of F&B products.

There expansion plans require the need for a Production Manager who is responsible for ensuring timely production of products, quality according to required standards and production plan, quality control, and adherence to all food safety regulations.

• Preparation of all operations/Process' in the bakery department and the kitchen.
• Craft exceptional varieties of bread and cakes with the ability to innovate new products periodically to keep up with the developments in the Saudi market and attract more customers.
• Monitor and supervise the bakery production line from the initial stage to the final production stage, with the ability to provide alternatives in case of raw material unavailability.
• Attend at all staff meetings in the kitchen, particularly performance evaluation meetings, and proposing any development for the benefit of production and products.
• Monitor the expiration dates of raw materials, ensuring their validity, and disposing of expired items after consulting the Operations Manager.
• Inventory monitoring and identifying shortages of materials issuing purchase orders for missing items in the inventory 10 days before depletion.
• Responsible for printing production dates and expiry dates of prepared products.
• Direct responsibility for the equipment and tools used in the kitchen, supervising their cleanliness, maintenance, and reporting any faults to the operations department manager.
• Adhere to all safety standards applicable to the operations team.

• 5+ Years experience in F&B industry & mass production.
• Ability to work with all modern kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Experience regarding food safety procedures, control over all stages of bakery production, factory management and mass production.
• Experience in producing French pastries, bakery and confectionery production, including chocolate tempering, molding, and coating techniques.
• Creative ability in producing and innovating new baked goods.
• Detail-oriented, skilled in communication, and capable of managing a team effectively.
• Must be flexible in work and able to work on holidays.
• Proficient in Arabic and English languages.
• Experience in estimating production costs at various stages and familiarity with the correct weights of pastries and baked goods, as well as other manufacturing stages.
• Proficient in using Microsoft programs.