Catering Manager

About the role

Saudi Gold Refinery is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee food service operations for corporate and site‑based facilities in Riyadh. The role ensures compliance with Saudi health regulations, maintains high hygiene standards, and supports workforce morale through reliable, high‑quality meals.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end tendering and contracting for catering vendors, enforce service level agreements and conduct performance reviews.
• Ensure all catering operations comply with SFDA regulations and HACCP standards through regular audits and corrective actions.
• Develop and monitor the annual catering budget, analyze cost‑per‑meal metrics and verify vendor invoices.
• Coordinate catering logistics to provide nutritious meals for all shift rotations, including night shifts.
• Design and monitor rotating menus that meet diverse cultural and dietary needs, conducting tasting sessions and quality checks.
• Implement structured stakeholder feedback mechanisms and act on survey data to improve service.
• Monitor food waste and implement reduction strategies in line with sustainability goals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of catering management experience, including at least 3 years in an industrial or 24/7 shift environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of SFDA regulations and HACCP standards.
• Fluency in English and Arabic for vendor and stakeholder communication.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial and operational data.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage third‑party vendor relationships.

Required skills

• Stakeholder Feedback Loop
• Waste Sustainability Management
• Health Safety Compliance
• Catering Logistics
• Menu Quality Assurance
• Budget Financial Control
• Vendor Contract Management
• Food Safety Management systems
• SFDA regulations
• HACCP standards