Mathaqat Foods Company is hiring a Kitchen Coordinator for a full-time, on-site role in Al Khobar. The company runs quick service restaurants and provides catering to high-end fine dining establishments under several well-known brands. As Kitchen Coordinator, you oversee daily kitchen operations so food preparation and service stay smooth, efficient, and safe. You coordinate kitchen staff schedules, communicate production plans, track inventory, uphold food safety and cleanliness, and support quality control. You also work closely with service teams so kitchen output matches customer demand, and you guide team members toward steady performance. The posting is one day old with 30 applicants so far, which is a smaller pool than many similar roles.
About Mathaqat Foods Company
What It Does: Operates quick service restaurants and provides catering to high-end fine dining establishments
Focus: Guest satisfaction, long-term loyalty, and innovative, profitable food concepts in a fast-growing marketplace
Approach: High standards of service quality, honoring tradition while embracing modern trends
Values: Strong relationships with guests, partners, and the wider community, aiming to be the first choice for dining and catering
Careers Contact: careers@mathaqat.com.sa
Brands Under the Mathaqat Umbrella
Lucas Pastaria
Jar Wared
Al Mokhayyam
Zafi
Qaf Catering Services
Sports Hub
Why This Kitchen Coordinator Role in Al Khobar Stands Out in 2026
Several Brands, One Group: A group with restaurant concepts and catering gives variety that a single-outlet job rarely offers
Coordination at the Center: You connect kitchen staff, service teams, and management, which builds wide operational skills
Room to Contribute: The role can support training, process improvements, and kitchen performance reporting
Manageable Applicant Pool: Around 30 applicants one day after posting
Position Overview
The Kitchen Coordinator oversees daily kitchen operations so food preparation and service run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You coordinate kitchen staff schedules, communicate production plans, and monitor inventory levels to support timely and accurate order fulfillment. You make sure food safety standards are followed, keep every kitchen area clean and organised, and support quality control for the food and beverage offering. You work closely with service teams to line up kitchen output with customer demand, help resolve operational problems, and guide team members so performance stays consistent and guests stay satisfied. Depending on the needs of the business, you may also support training, contribute to process improvements, and help report on kitchen performance and requirements. It suits someone who likes the pace of a working kitchen and is good at keeping people, stock, and timing in step.
Why This Role Matters: A kitchen can have excellent cooks and still struggle if nobody is coordinating the pieces: who is on shift, what needs preparing, what is running low, and what the dining room is about to order. The kitchen coordinator holds those pieces together. When schedules are right, production plans are clear, and inventory is watched, orders go out on time and food is consistent. When food safety and cleanliness are part of the routine, guests are protected and inspections hold no surprises. And because the role sits between the kitchen and the service team, small misunderstandings get settled before they reach the table. For a group serving both quick service customers and high-end catering clients, that steady coordination is a big part of keeping standards high.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Kitchen Operations
- Oversee daily kitchen operations to keep food preparation and service smooth, efficient, and safe
- Coordinate kitchen staff schedules and communicate production plans
- Work closely with service teams to align kitchen output with customer demand
Inventory & Order Fulfillment
- Monitor inventory levels to support timely and accurate order fulfillment
- Help resolve operational issues as they come up
Food Safety & Quality
- Make sure food safety standards are followed
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in all kitchen areas
- Support quality control for food and beverage offerings
Team Guidance, Training & Reporting
- Provide guidance to team members to promote consistent performance and high guest satisfaction
- Support training initiatives and contribute to process improvements where needed
- Assist with reporting on kitchen performance and requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
What Mathaqat Is Looking For
- Strong communication skills, including clear coordination with kitchen and service teams and effective reporting to management
- Solid food and beverage knowledge to support menu execution, product quality, and operational planning
- Customer service skills to understand guest expectations and help deliver a positive dining experience
- Food safety and food service skills to maintain hygiene standards, safe handling, and efficient kitchen workflows
- Relevant experience in restaurant or catering kitchen operations, ideally in quick service or fine dining
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, prioritise tasks, and lead or support a diverse team
- Basic computer skills for scheduling, inventory tracking, and internal communication
- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in culinary arts, hospitality, or food service management is an advantage
How to Apply — Kitchen Coordinator
Mathaqat invites applicants who want to join a dynamic food service team to contact its careers team:
careers@mathaqat.com.sa
You can also use the Apply button on the LinkedIn listing.
About the Opportunity — Food Service in Al Khobar
Al Khobar is a busy part of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, with a strong dining and catering scene. Mathaqat Foods Company works in both ends of that market, running quick service restaurants and supplying catering to high-end fine dining venues, under brands including Lucas Pastaria, Jar Wared, Al Mokhayyam, Zafi, Qaf Catering Services, and Sports Hub. The company says it aims to deliver guest satisfaction and build long-term loyalty through innovative and profitable food concepts, while honoring tradition and keeping up with modern trends. The Kitchen Coordinator is a full-time, on-site, mid-senior role inside that operation.
Good to Know: The listing gives no salary or benefits. Ask about pay, working hours, and meals or transport at the interview stage.
Who Should Apply?
- Experienced Restaurant Kitchen Staff: Ready to move into a coordination role with more responsibility
- Catering Kitchen Supervisors: Who plan production, manage schedules, and keep stock under control
- QSR and Fine Dining Professionals: Comfortable working at pace and keeping quality consistent
- Hospitality Graduates and Vocational Trainees: With culinary arts or food service management training and kitchen experience
- Al Khobar and Eastern Province Candidates: Looking for a full-time, on-site role with a multi-brand food group
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