Lafarge Egypt · Al Minufiyah, Egypt · Posted 2026-07-07
Job DescriptionRoles & ResponsibilitiesThe People Food Service Lead is responsible for driving excellence in food service operations by ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of catering and hospitality services across the Sokhna Plant dining facility.Desired Candidate ProfileBachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Food Science, Business Administration, or a highly related professional discipline.Professional Experience: 5 7 years of solid experience in high-volume commercial catering management, corporate food services, large-scale restaurant operations, or hospitality logistics.Food Safety Expertise: Comprehensive technical knowledge of food safety management systems, kitchen design ergonomics, food chemical hazard control, and international storage regulations.Leadership Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity directing large third-party catering crews, kitchen teams, and hospitality service workforces.Industrial & Corporate Exposure: Proven track record managing mass feeding operations within heavy industrial complexes, manufacturing plants, remote staff villages, or large corporate headquarters.Contractual & SLA Knowledge: Strong capability in governing third-party hospitality suppliers under strict output-based Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and performance- linked scorecard systems.Certifications: Professional certification in food safety (such as SERV Safe Manager, HACCP Certification, or ISO 22000 Auditor) is highly preferred.Key Traits: Exceptional eye for detail, firm contractor diplomacy, crisis management capabilities during high-pressure events, and an unyielding commitment to sanitation and timing.Language & Licensing: Excellent command of professional English (written and verbal) and possession of a valid driver's license.
Lafarge Egypt is the Egyptian subsidiary of Holcim, the global cement, aggregates, and concrete manufacturer. The company operates a major cement plant and serves construction markets across Egypt with a portfolio of cement and building solutions.
What you should know
Significant MENA Production: Operates one of the largest cement plants in the MENA region with a production capacity of 10.2 million tonnes annually
Workforce Powerhouse: Employs more than 1,600 people across its business operations in cement, ready-mix concrete, and waste management
Iconic 48-Hour Pour: Provided the concrete for the 385-meter Iconic Tower, including a record-breaking 48-hour continuous concrete pour
How they work
Building For People & Planet — Holcim Group's purpose — building a world that works for people and the planet through low-carbon and circular solutions.