FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGER

KeyResponsibilities:

• Oversee and manage overall kitchen and food production operations to ensure consistent food quality, food safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with company standards across all outlets.

• Develop and implement production plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workflow improvements to enhance productivity, optimise resource utilisation, and improve cost efficiency.

• Plan and manage manpower requirements, recruitment, staff deployment, training, and performance evaluations to ensure adequate staffing and effective team performance.

• Lead, coach, and develop kitchen personnel to strengthen technical skills, productivity, work discipline, and adherence to established operational standards.

• Ensure compliance with applicable food hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety requirements, including relevant SFA and NEA regulations, as well as the Company's internal policies and procedures.

• Monitor food production costs, ingredient usage, wastage, inventory levels, and production efficiency to minimise losses and maintain effective cost control.

• Work closely with Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse, and Outlet Operations teams to coordinate raw material requirements, production schedules, stock availability, and timely distribution of food products.

• Establish and monitor quality control procedures to ensure consistency in food preparation, portioning, taste, presentation, and product standards across all outlets.

• Monitor key operational performance indicators (KPIs), identify areas for improvement, and provide regular operational reports, recommendations, and improvement plans to Management.

• Perform any other duties and managerial responsibilities as assigned by the Company from time to time.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in food production, preferably in a central kitchen or F&B environment.

• Strong knowledge of Chinese cuisine, including food preparation techniques, ingredient handling, and production standards.

• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to address operational challenges effectively.

• Proficient in Mandarin to communicate effectively within a Mandarin speaking working environment.

• Willingness to work on weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts in accordance with operational requirements.