Ad Type: Looking for employee Experience Level: Senior Contract Type: Other Qualification: Other Blaj Shawarma – Qatif We are looking for an ambitious and leadership-oriented individual with real experience in restaurant operations and product development to join Blaj Shawarma during a crucial phase of growth and development. This is not a traditional shawarma maker position, nor are we looking for someone whose primary goal is to execute tasks and wait for the end of the shift. We are seeking someone with the ability to operate, develop, innovate, and make decisions, who can take responsibility for the kitchen and the team in the owner's absence. Responsibilities: * Manage and operate the kitchen and monitor workflow. * Supervise staff, assign tasks, and monitor performance. * Maintain product quality and consistency of recipes and quantities. * Develop and improve existing products. * Innovate new items that suit Blaj's identity and the market. * Develop diverse products including shawarma, saj, pastries, broasted chicken, and more. * Develop sauces, marinades, and spice blends. * Test, evaluate, and modify new products until they are ready for sale. * Monitor inventory, supplies, and shortages, and reduce waste. * Train staff and improve performance levels. * Handle operational issues and make appropriate decisions to resolve them. * Provide practical ideas to increase sales and improve customer experience. * Be prepared to take on greater responsibilities in the future as the project grows and new branches open. The Person We Are Looking For: We want someone who: ✔ Has actual experience in restaurant operations, not just experience in making shawarma. ✔ Can develop and innovate products, not just follow a ready-made recipe. ✔ Has good knowledge of shawarma, saj, pastries, broasted chicken, sauces, and marinades. ✔ Has leadership qualities and can manage a team. ✔ Makes daily operational decisions without needing to consult the owner for every minor detail. ✔ Sees a problem and starts solving it before being asked. ✔ Cares about quality, cleanliness, and details. ✔ Has a commercial sense and thinks about product cost, marketability, and profitability. ✔ Is ambitious for growth and not just looking for a job. ✔ Is capable of taking responsibility for operating the project in the owner's absence. Not Suitable If You Are: ❌ Looking only for a shawarma job. ❌ Waiting for instructions at every step. ❌ Your experience is limited to grilling, chopping, and rolling. ❌ You have no desire to develop products. ❌ You cannot manage a team or take responsibility for operations. ❌ You see operational problems as "not my job." ❌ Your primary goal is to finish work hours and get paid. What We Offer? A salary starting from 3,500 SAR, determined by experience, competence, and actual ability to handle operational and development responsibilities. With proven competence and taking on greater responsibilities, there is a real opportunity for growth in responsibility and income as the project grows and expands. About Blaj Blaj is an established project with a customer base and products that have proven acceptance among customers. We are currently working on developing operations and products in preparation for the next phase of growth and expansion. We are not looking for someone to just do a job; we are looking for someone who wants to be part of building, developing, and expanding a project. Selection Candidates will be selected based on actual experience, personality, and ability to think and develop, not just on their CV. An interview and a practical test will be conducted, which may include developing a new product, preparing a product of the candidate's innovation, evaluating an existing product, and dealing with real operational scenarios. We are not looking for someone we tell what to do; we are looking for someone who tells us what the