Senior Commissary Manager

Americana Restaurants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Restaurants in the UAE is seeking a Senior Commissary Manager to oversee production across multiple facilities, driving high-quality standards, safety, and efficient operations.

You will lead a diverse team, manage budgets and costs, implement process improvements, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold food safety, OHSE, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• University degree in a technical/operational field (engineering or food tech).
• Minimum 10+ years in food production with at least 5 years in management.
• Experience in quality control, budgeting, and production costing.
• GFSI or lead auditor experience is a plus.
• Experience in starting up new facilities or plants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and deliveries across facilities.
• Ensure production schedules are met efficiently and safely.
• Assure product quality complies with standards.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff across facilities.
• Lead production managers to comply with standards.
• Develop a diverse team of production staff across locations.
• Foster a positive environment and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning

Work under pressure

Extended hours

Oracle

Education

University degree in mechanical engineering

University degree in food technology

University degree in process engineering

University degree in operation management

Tools

Oracle procurement system

Job description

The Senior Commissary Manager will oversee product preparations across several countries, ensuring efficient production, high-quality standards, and optimal resource management.

Responsibilities:

Operational Oversight:

• Manage daily operations and delivery across all facilities
• Ensure production schedules are met efficiently and safely
• Assure product quality complies with standards
• Hire, train, and supervise staff across all facilities
• Lead the production manager in each unit to comply with standards
• Develop a diverse team of production staff across all locations
• Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork and collaboration

Quality Assurance & HSE:

• Implement and maintain quality control measures and food safety protocols
• Monitor compliance with food safety regulations and standards
• Manage the team to conduct regular audits and inspections of all locations to ensure compliance with standards
• Ensure OHSE compliance across all facilities

Process Improvement:

• Lead teams to analyze production processes, identify areas for improvement and implement best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows and reduce waste

Budget and Cost Control:

• Develop and manage the facility’s budget.
• Monitor expenses and optimize resource allocation for all facilities

On Time Delivery:

• Ensure each facility delivers products on time on daily basis

Reporting and Analysis:

• Maintain accurate records of production, quality control and safety audits
• Prepare and present operational reports to upper management on performance metrics
• Utilize data analysis to make informed decisions and drive improvements

Crisis Management:

• Develop and implement contingency plans for emergencies or production disruptions.

Experience:

• University degree in mechanical engineering, food technology, process engineering, operation management, or similar
• Mandatory minimum 10+ years experience in food production; preferability with poultry production; at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proficiency in quality control, managing budget, and production costing
• Advantage with GFSI or related lead auditor experience
• Starting up of new facilities and factory experience

Skills:

• Strong leadership & management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills toward managing the team and stakeholders from other departments
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Availability to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary
• Competence with computer-based administration, record-keeping, and procurement system, such as Oracle