Central Kitchen Operations Manager

Responsibilities: • Lead and manage daily kitchen and production section operations to optimize throughput and workflow efficiency. • Supervise staff across respective preparation stations to ensure meal/food preparation aligns with production schedules. • Enforce strict compliance with quality control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring accurate portioning and ingredient measurement procedures (e.g., weighing scale protocols). • Establish and enforce rigorous hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards across all food preparation areas. • Delivery Routing & Scheduling: Plan, map out, and optimize daily delivery routes for internal drivers to ensure accurate, on-time deliveries to outlets or clients. • Inbound & Outbound Logistics: Oversee all incoming and outgoing delivery operations, including the loading, unloading, and distribution of raw ingredients and finished goods. • Driver & Fleet Management: Supervise internal drivers, manage delivery timetables, and handle real-time route adjustments to minimize delay and transport costs. • Inventory & Supplier Coordination: Coordinate with suppliers to streamline raw material deliveries and maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overproduction. • Delegate, train, and evaluate central kitchen operational staff. • Execute administrative management responsibilities and fulfill ad-hoc operational mandates directed by senior Management. Requirements • Friendly, pleasant personality with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • High level of initiative, proactive problem-solving ability, and capability to work independently under pressure. • Positive attitude focused on team building and operational improvement. • Excellent ability to prioritize tasks, manage team schedules, and meet strict production deadlines. • Highly adaptable to fast-paced, high-volume environments and able to handle rapid operational changes. • Sharp attention to detail regarding food quality, inventory control, and operational consistency.