CPU Operations Leader: OTIF Food Production & Dispatch

Joud Coffee; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 111,600 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

A growing specialty café brand in Abu Dhabi is looking for a CPU Manager to oversee daily operations of their Central Production Unit. The successful candidate will ensure product quality, manage production planning, and enforce hygiene standards. This role requires proven team leadership, strong operational control, and experience in high-volume kitchen operations. Candidates must be proficient in English, with Arabic as a plus. The position demands accountability and continuous improvement in food safety and production disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience running a CPU / central kitchen / commissary / high-volume prep facility.
• Proven ability to lead a team and enforce standards.
• Comfortable with basic reporting in Excel/Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day CPU operations ensuring product quality.
• Build and maintain a weekly production plan.
• Enforce HACCP discipline and hygiene routines.

Skills

Team Leadership

Strong operational control

HACCP experience

Continuous Improvement

Strong English communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

A growing specialty café brand in Abu Dhabi is looking for a CPU Manager to oversee daily operations of their Central Production Unit. The successful candidate will ensure product quality, manage production planning, and enforce hygiene standards. This role requires proven team leadership, strong operational control, and experience in high-volume kitchen operations. Candidates must be proficient in English, with Arabic as a plus. The position demands accountability and continuous improvement in food safety and production disciplines.