We’re Hiring | Central Kitchen Production Manager
???? Location: Rehab Garden 8, New Cairo, Egypt
We are looking for an experienced Central Kitchen Production Manager to lead and optimize our Central Kitchen operations.
Key Responsibilities
Operations Management
* Lead and manage all Central Kitchen production departments.* Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales forecasts.* Ensure all products are prepared according to company recipes and quality standards.* Monitor production capacity and maximize operational efficiency.* Coordinate production schedules with Supply Chain and Retail Operations.
Team Leadership
* Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and teams.* Set KPIs and performance objectives.* Conduct performance evaluations.* Plan manpower requirements and shift schedules.* Identify training needs and support continuous staff development.
Food Quality & Safety
* Ensure full compliance with HACCP and Food Safety standards.* Monitor hygiene practices across all production areas.* Conduct regular quality audits and implement corrective actions.
Cost & Inventory Control
* Control food cost and minimize production waste.* Monitor production yields and labor productivity.* Ensure inventory accuracy and proper stock rotation.* Coordinate purchasing requirements and optimize raw material utilization.
Continuous Improvement
* Improve production processes and operational efficiency.* Introduce best practices and new production methods.* Support new product development and launches.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Production Manager or Central Kitchen Manager in a Central Kitchen, restaurant chain, catering, or food production environment.* Strong leadership and people management skills.* Solid knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety, and Quality Systems.* Experience in production planning, inventory management, cost control, and KPI management.* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Production Plan Achievement* Order Fulfillment Rate* On-Time Production* Product Quality Score* HACCP Compliance* Food Cost %* Waste %* Production Efficiency* Capacity Utilization* Inventory Accuracy
If you have the experience and passion to drive operational excellence in a high-volume Central Kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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