8oz Café, a well-known and growing café brand operating in Saudi Arabia, is now hiring an experienced and driven Production Line Manager to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Province. This full-time leadership role is ideal for a hands-on food and beverage production professional with a strong background in restaurant and café operations who can confidently oversee daily production line activities, lead a motivated team, and consistently deliver on quality targets and operational efficiency goals.
About 8oz Café — A Growing Saudi Café Brand
Brand: 8oz Café — an established and expanding café brand based in Saudi Arabia
Industry: Restaurant and Café Food & Beverage Production Industry
Location: Dammam, Eastern Province — one of Saudi Arabia’s most active commercial hubs
Operations: Fast-paced café and restaurant production environment with high daily output standards
Culture: Team-driven, quality-focused, and committed to excellence in every product and service
Position Overview
The Production Line Manager at 8oz Café Dammam is a pivotal operational leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of the daily production line from start to finish. This professional manages and supervises the production team, ensures all production targets and food quality standards are consistently met, monitors inventory and raw material levels, and drives ongoing initiatives to improve line efficiency and reduce operational waste. If you are an experienced F&B professional actively searching for Production Line Manager jobs in Dammam or Saudi Arabia in 2026, this is a fantastic opportunity to bring your production management expertise to one of the Eastern Province’s most dynamic and growing café brands and make a genuine operational impact from day one.
Why This Role Matters: As Production Line Manager at 8oz Café Dammam, you take full ownership of daily production operations and team performance at a fast-growing Saudi café brand, apply your restaurant and café industry expertise in a hands-on leadership role that directly shapes product quality and customer satisfaction, lead and develop a dedicated production team in one of Dammam’s most vibrant food and beverage environments, drive efficiency improvements and waste reduction programs that contribute meaningfully to the company’s profitability and growth, and build a strong management career in Saudi Arabia’s booming restaurant, café, and food service production sector.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Production Line Operations
- Oversee all daily production line operations at the 8oz Café Dammam facility, ensuring smooth, efficient, and uninterrupted production flow throughout every shift
- Monitor production processes in real time, identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks, equipment issues, or workflow disruptions quickly and decisively
- Ensure all production activities are executed in strict accordance with established recipes, quality specifications, portion standards, and safety protocols
- Implement and uphold food safety and hygiene standards across the entire production line in compliance with Saudi food safety regulations and company policies
Team Management & Leadership
- Manage, supervise, and motivate the production team on a daily basis — fostering a positive, accountable, and high-performance team culture at all times
- Plan and allocate staff assignments, shifts, and responsibilities across the production line to meet daily output targets efficiently
- Train new team members in production procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements to ensure a consistently skilled and knowledgeable workforce
- Provide constructive performance feedback, address team challenges professionally, and support the ongoing development of every production team member
Quality Standards & Production Targets
- Ensure all production targets are consistently achieved on time and that every product meets 8oz Café’s established quality, taste, and presentation standards
- Implement and enforce rigorous quality control checks at every critical stage of the production line to prevent substandard products from reaching customers
- Monitor and report on daily production KPIs including output volumes, quality pass rates, waste levels, and team productivity to management
- Lead root cause analysis for any production quality failures and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Inventory, Efficiency & Waste Reduction
- Monitor inventory levels and raw material usage continuously, coordinating timely replenishment orders to prevent production stoppages or shortfalls
- Maintain accurate records of raw material consumption, finished goods output, and waste levels to support informed operational decision-making
- Drive ongoing efficiency improvement initiatives across the production line aimed at maximizing output, minimizing downtime, and reducing preventable waste
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement and present practical recommendations to café management
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience Requirements
- Previous proven experience in managing production lines within the restaurant and café industry — this is a mandatory requirement for all applicants
- Hands-on background in food and beverage production operations, team supervision, and quality standard enforcement in a fast-paced café or restaurant setting
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight production deadlines, and make quick operational decisions in a dynamic environment
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong planning and organizational skills — essential for managing daily production schedules, team assignments, and inventory requirements simultaneously
- Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and hold a production team accountable to high performance standards
- Solid working knowledge of food safety standards, hygiene protocols, and quality control requirements applicable to Saudi café and restaurant operations
- Strong decision-making ability and composure under pressure — critical for managing production challenges, staffing issues, and quality deviations in real time
Saudi Arabia’s Booming Café & Restaurant Industry
Market Growth: Saudi Arabia’s café and restaurant sector is one of the fastest-growing F&B industries under Vision 2030
Dammam Hub: Eastern Province is a major commercial and hospitality growth centre with rising demand for experienced F&B production leaders
Career Path: Production Line Manager roles offer a clear pathway to Senior Production Manager and Operations Director positions
Opportunity: Join a growing café brand at an exciting stage of its Dammam expansion with strong long-term career prospects
About 8oz Café
8oz Café is a well-established and growing café brand operating in Saudi Arabia, recognized for its commitment to quality products, consistent standards, and an exceptional café experience. With a presence in Dammam’s competitive Eastern Province market, 8oz Café is expanding its operations and building a high-performing team to support its continued growth. The company values leadership, accountability, and a genuine passion for food quality — making the Production Line Manager role one of the most impactful positions available in the brand’s Dammam operation today.
Apply Now: Send your CV to Jobs@8ozcafe.com with subject: Production Line Manager – Dammam to be considered for this exciting leadership opportunity.
How to Apply — Production Line Manager Dammam
Send CV to: Jobs@8ozcafe.com
Subject Line: Production Line Manager – Dammam Application
Format: Attach updated CV clearly highlighting restaurant or café production management experience
Note: Only candidates with relevant restaurant/café industry experience will be shortlisted for this position
Who Should Apply?
- F&B Production Managers: With direct restaurant or café production line management experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC
- Café Operations Leaders: With hands-on team supervision and quality control experience in a fast-paced café production environment
- Restaurant Production Supervisors: Ready to step into a full managerial role overseeing all production operations in Dammam
- Food Safety Conscious Leaders: With strong HACCP and food hygiene knowledge applicable to café and restaurant production settings
- Efficiency-Driven Operations Professionals: With a proven track record of improving production line performance and reducing waste in F&B environments
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