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The Bakery

Skills &amp; Requirements* Minimum [5] years of experience in kitchen or food production management.* Strong leadership and staff management skills.* Knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene standards.* Excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.* Experience in cost control, inventory, and stock management.* Good communication skills and ability to resolve conflicts.* Proficient in using POS systems and delivery platforms.Performance Indicators (KPIs)* Food preparation and delivery time efficiency.* Compliance with hygiene and safety standards.* Staff attendance, training completion, and performance.* Control of food cost, labor cost, and wastage.* Accuracy of monthly inventory reports.* Customer satisfaction and complaint resolution.* Smooth operations across delivery platforms.Job Type: Full-timeLocation:<ul><li>Mubarāk al-Kabīr (Required)</li></ul>

Central Kitchen Manager

Job Requirements:* Minimum 5 years of professional experience in hot and cold kitchen operations.* Strong knowledge of hot and cold kitchen techniques, ingredients, and equipment.* Experience in high-volume production, catering, or central kitchen operations is a plus.* Excellent leadership and team management skills.* Knowledge of food costing, portion control, and wastage reduction.* Familiarity with kitchen operations systems and workflow management.* Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.* Ability to train, coach, and develop kitchen staff.* Highly organized with strong time-management skills.* Flexible to work long hours, weekends, and holidays when required.* Good communication skills; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.* Physically fit to handle the demands of a fast-paced central kitchen environment.Job Type: Full-timeLocation:<ul><li>Kuwait City (Required)</li></ul>

Head Chef (Hot & Cold Kitchen)

Job Requirements :* Education &amp; Experience* Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts / Pastry &amp; Bakery or equivalent.* Minimum 5 years of experience in pastry and bakery,* Strong experience in recipe development and high-volume pastry production.* Background in central kitchen or catering operations is an advantage.Skills &amp; Knowledge:* Excellent knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and equipment.* Creativity in developing new recipes and presentation styles.* Strong leadership and team management skills.* Good knowledge of food costing and wastage control.* Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.* Ability to train and motivate staff effectively.* Strong organizational and time-management skills.* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Other Requirements:* Flexibility to work long hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.* Good communication skills (Arabic knowledge is a plus).* Physically fit to handle the demands of the kitchen.Job Type: Full-timeLocation:<ul><li>Kuwait City (Required)</li></ul>

Pastry Sous Chef

Nadi Talent Group

Catering Manager (Kuwait, GCC Scope)We are hiring a Catering Manager for a Kuwait-based role with GCC scope to lead catering performance across operations and commercial growth. This is not a purely operational role. We are looking for someone who can sell, plan, lead, and execute, with end to end ownership from client inquiry and proposals to event delivery and post event review.The role combines business development, client management, event planning, and operational execution across catering segments including corporate events, weddings, private events, government, and institutional catering. Based in Kuwait (HQ), this position may also support broader GCC catering activity, and requires strong coordination across kitchen, purchasing, warehouse, operations, and event teams to deliver high standards in service, timing, food presentation, and guest experience. Typical event volumes can start from around 300 pax and above.What you will do<ul><li>Drive catering sales across corporate, weddings, private events, government, and institutional clients</li><li>Manage the full cycle from client inquiry and proposal to planning, execution, and post event review</li><li>Lead event operations and ensure strong standards in setup, service, food quality, timing, and guest experience</li><li>Coordinate with kitchen, purchasing, warehouse, and operations teams</li><li>Manage team performance and execution readiness</li><li>Track revenue, profitability, cost control, and service quality</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Minimum 5 years experience in catering or related F&amp;B operations</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Hospitality Management or related field</li><li>Strong background in both operations and commercial / sales</li><li>Excellent English and Arabic communication</li><li>Strong planning, organization, and team leadership skills</li><li>GCC catering experience preferred</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: KD1,450.000 - KD1,500.000 per month

Catering Manager (GCC)

BN Catering

Job Title: Quality Controller &ndash; Diet Food CateringJob SummaryThe Quality Controller is responsible for ensuring that all diet food products meet the required quality, hygiene, safety, and nutritional standards. This role involves monitoring food preparation, storage, and distribution processes to ensure compliance with company policies, diet plans, and food safety regulations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Monitor and inspect food preparation, cooking, packing, and dispatch processes.</li><li>Ensure all diet meals comply with approved diet plans, portion sizes, and nutritional guidelines.</li><li>Check food quality, taste, freshness, temperature, and presentation before dispatch.</li><li>Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP, local health regulations).</li><li>Inspect cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas, equipment, and staff.</li><li>Verify proper labeling of diet meals (patient name, diet type, date, and time).</li><li>Maintain quality control records, reports, and inspection checklists.</li><li>Identify quality issues and report them to the Production Manager or Dietitian.</li><li>Ensure correct storage of raw materials and finished products.</li><li>Monitor expiry dates and FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.</li><li>Assist in audits and inspections by health authorities or clients (hospitals/clinics).</li><li>Conduct staff awareness on quality, hygiene, and food safety practices.</li></ul>Requirements &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Diploma or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Hotel Management, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 2&ndash;3 years of experience in diet catering, hospital catering, or food production.</li><li>Knowledge of diet plans, portion control, and nutritional standards.</li><li>Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations.</li><li>Good communication and reporting skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and maintain attention to detail.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>Strong quality inspection and analytical skills</li><li>Knowledge of diet food standards and hygiene practices</li><li>Good documentation and reporting skills</li><li>Team coordination and problem-solving ability</li></ul>Working Conditions<ul><li>Kitchen and food production environment</li><li>Shift-based work as per production requirements</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to KD300.000 per month

Quality Controller

Hudson Manpower

<div>We are urgently hiring experienced and energetic Restaurant Crew Members for a reputed restaurant in Kuwait. Candidates must have prior experience in kitchen or service operations and basic spoken Arabic skills. 
 Open Positions
1️⃣ Service Crew Member
2️⃣ Kitchen Crew Member
 Job Responsibilities
✅ Service Crew Member
Greet and assist customers in a professional manner
Take and manage customer orders accurately
Coordinate with kitchen staff for smooth order flow
Handle billing and POS operations
Maintain cleanliness of dining area
Ensure customer satisfaction and quick service
✅ Kitchen Crew Member
Assist in food preparation and cooking
Prepare Shawarma, BBQ items, and bakery products
Manage food orders efficiently
Maintain hygiene and food safety standards
Ensure proper storage of ingredients
Support kitchen operations during peak hours 
 Requirements (For Both Positions)
Fundamental knowledge of restaurant and kitchen operations
Basic spoken Arabic (Mandatory)
Hands-on experience in:
Shawarma preparation
BBQ
Bakery items
Order management
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Good teamwork and communication skills
Physically fit and ready for long duty hours 
 Salary &amp; Benefits
 Basic Salary: KD 130
 Food Allowance: KD 20<ul><li>Duty Hours: 12 hours per day</li></ul>
 Weekly Off: 1 day per week
 Other benefits as per Kuwait labor law</div>

Restaurant Crew (Kuwait)

Marriott International

<div>Additional Information 
Job Number26022283 
Job CategoryFood and Beverage &amp; Culinary 
LocationJW Marriott Hotel Kuwait City, Al Shuhada Street P.O. Box 26302, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Kuwait, 13124 
ScheduleFull Time 
Located Remotely?N 
Position Type Management 
<div><div>JOB SUMMARY 
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. 
CANDIDATE PROFILE 
Education and Experience
<ul><li>High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.</li></ul>
OR
<ul><li>2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.</li></ul> 
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 
Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met
<ul><li>Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food &amp; Beverage policies, standards and procedures.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.</li></ul> 
Leading Kitchen Operations
<ul><li>Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintains the productivity level of employees.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Recognizes success performance and produces desired results.</li></ul> 
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
<ul><li>Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Sets a positive example for guest relations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Handles guest problems and complaints.</li></ul> 
Maintaining Culinary Goals
<ul><li>Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Utilizes the Labor Management System to effectively schedule to business demands and for tracking of employee time and attendance.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Trains employees in safety procedures.</li></ul> 
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
<ul><li>Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Brings issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.</li></ul> 
Additional Responsibilities
<ul><li>Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.</li></ul></div><div> 
</div>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of &ldquo;Wonderful Hospitality. Always.&rdquo; by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that&rsquo;s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. 
<div>
</div><div>JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you&rsquo;re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand&rsquo;s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you&rsquo;ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That&rsquo;s The JW Treatment&trade;. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.</div></div></div>

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