High-Volume Kitchen Operations Lead

Calo Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Calo Kitchen in Dubai is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily production across the Dubai kitchen, working with the Head Chef to ensure high-quality, safe, and scalable operations. You will manage teams, plan production, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of food safety standards, and hands-on management of large-volume production with a focus on continuous improvement and cost control.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in large-scale food production environments.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, HACCP and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production in the Dubai kitchen.
• Optimize labor, equipment, and materials for output and quality.
• Develop production plans aligned with demand and orders.
• Monitor schedules and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, quality, and cost.
• Track KPIs: productivity, food cost, wastage, labor efficiency.
• Enforce health, safety, and food safety policies.
• Lead safety inspections and risk mitigation.
• Ensure HACCP and local food-safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Quality control

Inventory management

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory software

Production reporting tools

Job description

Calo Kitchen in Dubai is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily production across the Dubai kitchen, working with the Head Chef to ensure high-quality, safe, and scalable operations. You will manage teams, plan production, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of food safety standards, and hands-on management of large-volume production with a focus on continuous improvement and cost control.