Kitchen Production Lead

About Tamra & Co.

Tamra & Co. is a Seattle-based premium brand specializing in handcrafted stuffed dates, Saudi-inspired desserts, and traditional Saudi coffee. Rooted in Saudi culture and hospitality, we are preparing to open our flagship store at Pike Place Market in December 2026. We are committed to exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and customer experience.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen & Production Lead to manage daily operations at our Woodinville commissary kitchen. Working alongside the production team, you will ensure consistent quality, efficient production, accurate inventory, and reliable fulfillment for our retail store. You will also train and supervise staff as the team grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Production: Plan and execute daily production, prepare ingredients, manage batches, and fulfill orders on time.
• Quality Control: Maintain product taste, consistency, presentation, and adherence to standardized recipes.
• Inventory & Logistics: Record incoming inventory, monitor stock, flag reorder needs, and coordinate quantities and deliveries with the retail store.
• Production Records: Track quantities produced, batches, ingredient usage, and waste.
• Cost & Efficiency: Monitor production costs, minimize waste, and improve efficiency without compromising quality.
• Team Leadership: Train, supervise, and schedule production staff; maintain a respectful, accountable team environment.
• Food Safety: Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with applicable food safety requirements.
• Reporting: Provide regular production, inventory, and operational updates to the founder.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in food production, a commissary kitchen, or a commercial kitchen. Professional bakery or pastry production experience is a significant plus.
• Experience leading, training, or supervising staff.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes consistently and produce at volume.
• Strong organization, time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Washington State Food Worker Card (or ability to obtain before starting).
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred: Experience with inventory systems, production costing, COGS, waste tracking, and operational efficiency.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay ($28-$32 per hour) based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to earn up to 5% of annual base wages, paid quarterly based on performance.
• Employer-sponsored health insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement as Tamra & Co. expands.

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person