Head of Nutrition

About The Client

A Kuwait-based organization operating within the food and beverage sector for more than a decade. Developing and managing a portfolio of restaurant concepts, the company oversees activities from concept development to daily operations, working across culinary, design, and operational functions to support consistent and structured business performance

About The Role

The Head of Nutrition manages the overall nutrition direction across all food concepts, ensuring that menus, products, and ready‑to‑go meals meet consistent standards of health, quality, and regulatory compliance. The role will also be instrumental in menu planning, product development, nutrition assessment, labeling, and documentation, while ensuring quality assurance, food safety practices, and shelf‑life management. By integrating sound nutritional principles into daily operations, this position supports the development of safe, reliable, and innovative food offerings across cafés, restaurants, and packaged meal lines.

About You

The ideal candidate would have the following: 

• Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, or a related field; advanced certification preferred
• 8 + year of experience in a similar capacity preferably have worked in the Food Service Industry
• Strong knowledge of nutritional standards, dietary guidelines, and nutrient analysis
• Experience contributing to menu planning, recipe creation, and R&D for food concepts
• Proven ability to conduct nutrition assessments, manage labeling, and maintain documentation
• Background in quality control systems, product evaluation, and continuous improvement processes
• Experience in shelf‑life testing, monitoring, and documentation for packaged or prepared foods.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with culinary, operations, and QA teams
• Competence in preparing clear reports, nutrition files, and compliance records
• Ability to support new product ideas, healthier alternatives, and continuous menu improvement
• Must be holding a valid transferable Kuwait Visa- 18