Government Relations Specialist, KitchenPark - Riyadh

Government Relations Specialist- KSA Riyadh.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Government Affairs Officer to support our licensing and compliance operations. In this role, you will handle permit filings, renewals, and documentation, while maintaining strong communication with government authorities. This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their career to gain hands-on experience in government relations and compliance within a dynamic, fast-paced industry.

Who we are 

KitchenPark helps restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery - our goal is to make food more affordable, higher quality and convenient for everyone. 

We take underutilized properties and transform them into smart kitchens so they can better serve restaurateurs, customers and the neighborhoods they’re in. Every time we launch a new facility we create jobs in that neighborhood, and we’re proud to provide a wide range of cuisines and options for healthy food at an affordable price.

We're changing the game for restaurateurs whether they’re entrepreneurs opening their first restaurant all the way through to your favorite global quick-service restaurant chains.  

What you’ll do

• Filing new license/permit application for the entities in the city region, including but not limited to documents and information collecting and filing;
• Business license and FDA Permits’ annual review, extension, deregistration or change of representative of each company in the city region, including but not limited to documents and information collecting and filing;
• Interact and maintain relationships with government authorities following supervisor's guidance and also company compliance policies.
• Handle inspection from the government authorities on simple matters

 

What we’re looking for

• Experience in license/permit filing and familiar with the filing procedure is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3 years of relevant work experience in GA, licensing, or external affairs
• Can handle simple license/permit application and handle inspection from the government authorities on simple matters
• Good communication and public relation skills
• Stakeholder management

Why join us 

• Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
• Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery. 
• Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.

What else you need to know 

This role is based in our Riyadh office. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week. 

 

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others? 

 

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