CPU Manager

GoKhana; Vapi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Whisperer Pvt. Ltd. in Gujarat seeks an experienced CPU Manager to oversee its Central Production Unit in Vapi. You will drive end-to-end kitchen operations, production planning, quality control, manpower management, and cost control.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in central kitchen or large-scale food production, with strong leadership, food safety, and inventory management skills. This role focuses on efficient operation and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate or diploma in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Food Production, or related field.
• 5–8 years of central kitchen/large-scale catering experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, inventory management, and production planning.
• Proven leadership, communication, and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Central Production Unit.
• Plan and supervise bulk food production per client needs and schedules.
• Ensure timely food preparation, dispatch, and delivery to locations.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion size, and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, hygiene and SOPs; monitor sanitation.
• Coordinate with procurement, stores, and logistics for materials.
• Prepare rosters and monitor attendance, productivity, and discipline.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement in operations.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene

Inventory management

Production planning

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Excel

Operational reporting

Education

Graduate or Diploma in Hotel Management/Culinary Arts

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company: Food Whisperer Pvt. Ltd. (A subsidiary of Gokhana)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 5–8 years in central kitchen operations, food production, or large-scale catering

About the Company

Food Whisperer Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Gokhana, specializing in food services and corporate catering solutions. We focus on delivering high-quality, hygienic, and consistent food services through efficient kitchen operations and customer-centric service delivery.

We are looking for an experienced CPU Manager to manage our Central Production Unit in Vapi, Gujarat. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end kitchen operations, food production planning, quality control, manpower management, inventory, food safety, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Central Production Unit.
• Plan and supervise bulk food production according to client requirements and operational schedules.
• Ensure timely food preparation, dispatch, and delivery to designated locations.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, taste, portion size, and presentation.

2. Food Safety and Quality

• Ensure compliance with applicable FSSAI requirements, food safety standards, hygiene protocols, and company SOPs.
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, temperature control, and food storage practices.
• Coordinate with the HSEQ team during inspections, audits, and corrective action closures.
• Maintain food safety records, production logs, and quality checklists.

3. Manpower Management

• Manage kitchen staff, chefs, supervisors, and support personnel.
• Prepare duty rosters and allocate responsibilities according to production requirements.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, discipline, and staff performance.
• Identify training needs and ensure employees follow established kitchen procedures.

4. Inventory and Cost Control

• Monitor raw material consumption, stock availability, and food wastage.
• Coordinate with procurement and stores teams to ensure timely availability of ingredients.
• Conduct regular stock verification and support inventory reconciliation.
• Control food costs while maintaining quality and production standards.

5. Production Planning and Dispatch

• Prepare daily and weekly production plans based on demand and order forecasts.
• Coordinate with procurement, stores, logistics, and operations teams.
• Ensure accurate production quantities and timely dispatch.
• Monitor equipment utilization and coordinate preventive maintenance.

6. Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain daily production, manpower, wastage, inventory, and quality reports.
• Track key performance indicators such as food cost, wastage, productivity, and on-time dispatch.
• Identify operational gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support management in improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills

• Graduate or diploma in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Food Production, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in central kitchen operations, bulk catering, industrial catering, or large-scale food production.
• Experience managing a central kitchen or production unit will be preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, inventory management, and production planning.
• Good leadership, communication, team management, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel and operational reporting.

Join Food Whisperer Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Gokhana, and contribute to building efficient, quality-driven central kitchen operations.