KST Manager

GoKhana; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

GoKhana in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced KST Manager to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure food quality and hygiene, and lead the kitchen team.

You will supervise chefs and kitchen staff, implement SOPs, manage manpower, and coordinate with stores for raw materials while upholding FSSAI standards and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in kitchen operations, food production or related roles.
• Experience leading kitchen teams in high-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and FSSAI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and food production.
• Ensure timely preparation and service of food as per requirements.
• Lead and manage kitchen staff, assign duties and monitor performance.
• Monitor quality, taste, portions and presentation.
• Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, SOPs and processes.
• Coordinate with Stores for raw materials and inventory.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Food production

Shift management

FSSAI compliance

Job description

Food Whisperer Pvt. Ltd. (FWPL) is a subsidiary of Gokhana, focused on delivering high-quality food and managed food services across corporate and institutional locations.

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented KST Manager to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure food quality and hygiene standards, and lead the kitchen team at our Bengaluru operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise day-to-day kitchen operations and food production.
• Ensure timely preparation and service of food as per operational requirements.
• Lead and manage KSTs, Chefs, Commis and other kitchen staff.
• Allocate daily duties and ensure optimum utilization of manpower.
• Monitor food quality, taste, portion size and presentation.
• Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, kitchen SOPs and production processes.
• Monitor food consumption, wastage and portion control.
• Coordinate with the Stores team to ensure availability of required raw materials.
• Ensure proper storage, handling and utilization of food ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, food safety and company hygiene standards.
• Conduct regular checks of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Train and guide kitchen staff on food safety, hygiene and operational procedures.
• Handle day-to-day operational issues and take corrective action.
• Maintain kitchen records, checklists and production-related documentation.
• Coordinate with the Operations and HR teams regarding manpower and employee-related concerns.
• Support internal and external food safety audits and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations while maintaining service quality and cost efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in kitchen operations, food production, catering, hotels, QSRs, central kitchens or corporate food services.
• Previous experience managing kitchen teams and high-volume food operations.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and food safety.
• Good understanding of hygiene, sanitation and FSSAI requirements.
• Experience in manpower handling, shift management and team supervision.
• Knowledge of food wastage and portion control.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Candidates comfortable working in Bengaluru will be preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a growing food services organization.
• Exposure to corporate and institutional food service operations.
• Opportunity to lead and develop kitchen teams.
• Growth opportunities within the Gokhana–Food Whisperer ecosystem.