Chief Operations Director
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Location:
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Sector:
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Salary:
£163000 - £176000
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Contact:
Clarke Smith
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Contact email:
clarke.smith@alexandersteele.com
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Contact phone:
1
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Job ref:
2956
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Published:
1 day ago
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Expiry date:
03 Aug 2025
Company: Premium Food Company
Brand: Baytoti
Location: Saudi Arabia (Nationwide Scope)
Reporting to: Executive Leadership / CEO
Job Type: Full-Time | Executive Level
Overview:
We are hiring a Senior Director to lead the Baytoti brand, a rapidly expanding modern Chinese casual dining concept under Premium Food Company. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, results-driven leader with extensive experience in multi-unit F&B operations and a proven track record of driving growth at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
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Full P&L ownership and performance accountability across 50+ restaurant branches
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Lead and optimize large-scale restaurant operations across the Kingdom
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Design and implement new concept kitchens to enhance efficiency and innovation
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Develop and execute strategies for revenue growth, operational excellence, and team development
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Work cross-functionally with supply chain, marketing, and culinary teams
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Contribute to brand evolution and expansion plans with an entrepreneurial mindset
Candidate Requirements:
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10–15+ years of F&B leadership experience, preferably in casual or fast-casual dining
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Experience managing 50+ units with high revenue volumes
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Strong financial acumen with P&L, budgeting, and cost control experience
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Proven experience building or launching concept kitchens or new formats
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Entrepreneurial thinker with a hands-on, results-oriented approach
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Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
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Based in or willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia