Night Operations Manager

ERTH, Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Night Operations Manager to oversee kitchen production and corporate catering during night shifts. The role involves ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards, managing logistics, and supervising diverse teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years of operational management experience in catering or hospitality, with strong leadership and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in operational management or supervisory role in catering or hospitality.
• Strong understanding of central kitchen operations and logistics.
• Familiarity with HACCP and HSEQ management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night shift operations across kitchen production and office administration.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) standards.
• Manage facility access and night security protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Decision making

Job description

Job Role:

To provide full operational leadership and accountability for the Central Production Unit (CPU) and Corporate Catering office areas during night operations. This includes oversight of kitchen production, stewarding, transportation, security, HSEQ compliance, as well as administrative coordination and facility management across office and support areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate all night shift operations across kitchen production, stewarding, dispatch, logistics, and sanitation within the CPU.
• Supervise and support all administrative and clerical activities within the Corporate Catering offices during the night, ensuring documentation, reporting, and scheduling tasks are executed correctly.
• Monitor transportation planning and dispatch timelines to ensure accurate, timely delivery to clients; verify loading accuracy and route readiness.
• Ensure consistent enforcement of Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) standards across kitchen and office operations; address any breaches or hazards immediately.
• Manage facility access and night security protocols, ensuring the safety of assets, staff, and infrastructure within the CPU and office areas.
• Oversee office cleaning, maintenance, and readiness of all administrative and common areas during the night shift.
• Act as the central point of contact for any night-time emergencies, escalations, or urgent operational issues.
• Provide direct supervision to night-shift teams including chefs, stewards, cleaners, security personnel, admin clerks, and transport staff.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive end-of-shift reports detailing production progress, incidents, office administration updates, manpower status, and any handover notes.

Qualifications & ExperienceRequired:

• Minimum 5 years in an operational management or supervisory role in catering, food services, or hospitality with exposure to back-of-house and administrative oversight.
• Strong understanding of central kitchen operations, dispatch logistics, and office administration.
• Familiarity with HACCP, food safety, and HSEQ management systems.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams during off-peak/night shifts.

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Leadership with a hands-on approach to operational supervision
• Excellent coordination and multitasking skills across kitchen and office functions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage diverse teams
• High attention to detail, initiative, and accountability
• Proficiency in shift reporting, basic administrative functions, and compliance oversight
• Ability to make swift decisions under pressure and in emergency scenarios