Food Quality Control

Role overview

ALBAIK Food Systems Co. is hiring a seasoned Food Quality Control professional to safeguard food safety, product quality, and compliance across quick-service restaurant operations in Jeddah. This position is centered on auditing restaurant sites, guiding operational teams, and strengthening adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Provide hands-on training, coaching, and day-to-day support to restaurant teams on food safety systems, quality expectations, and operating procedures.
• Perform recurring food safety and quality audits at restaurant outlets.
• Track adherence to company standards as well as applicable food safety regulations.
• Set up, maintain, and improve Food Safety Management Systems while contributing to ongoing improvement efforts.
• Create, update, and preserve SOPs, work instructions, and food safety records and documentation.
• Observe product quality at every stage, including receiving, storage, preparation, and service.
• Carry out food safety risk assessments for biological, chemical, and physical hazards.
• Handle customer complaints and food safety incidents, ensuring proper investigation, closure, and follow-up.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Food & Nutrition, Biology, Food Science, or another closely related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in the quick-service restaurant industry.
• HACCP certification is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of food safety laws, quality management systems, and audit methods.
• Demonstrated experience conducting on-site audits across multiple restaurant locations.
• Background in restaurant operations with the ability to coach and train front-line teams.
• Good analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and communication skills.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The position is intended for experienced professionals and does not specify salary, number of openings, start date, or application deadline.