Head of Dual-Kitchen Operations

Local Kitchen Co; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Kitchen Co in Adelaide is seeking an experienced operational leader to oversee two on-site kitchens, build a capable team and embed quality, efficiency and accountability in daily practice. Reporting to the Founder and senior leadership, you will align production schedules with demand, manage budgets, labour, and food costs, and drive continuous improvement while upholding HACCP and WHS standards.

You will mentor leaders, foster collaboration across Production and Commercial Logistics, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading food production operations at scale.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, labour and production costs.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and WHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead two kitchens on site, build a high-performing team.
• Set direction and connect daily decisions to the business plan.
• Own operational KPIs and drive performance improvements.
• Uphold food safety standards and safe practices on the floor.

Skills

Operational leadership

Food production

People management

Budgeting & cost control

Quality & compliance

Job description

Local Kitchen Co in Adelaide is seeking an experienced operational leader to oversee two on-site kitchens, build a capable team and embed quality, efficiency and accountability in daily practice. Reporting to the Founder and senior leadership, you will align production schedules with demand, manage budgets, labour, and food costs, and drive continuous improvement while upholding HACCP and WHS standards.

You will mentor leaders, foster collaboration across Production and Commercial Logistics, and