Central Kitchen Ops Architect

GSC Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GSC Group is seeking a Central Kitchen Manager to lead the establishment and operation of a new Central Kitchen in Malaysia. The role will oversee planning, construction, and readiness, then drive efficient large-scale production, procurement, logistics, and continuous improvement to optimize quality and cost.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of central kitchen or large-scale production experience, with Mandarin communication skills and familiarity with lean and safety standards; airline

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary, Food Science, economics, business management or food-related fields.
• More than 10 years of experience in large-scale central kitchen project preparation/production/operation.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin (spoken and written) is essential; coordination with China-based teams.
• Experience with airline catering would be an added advantage.
• Familiar with project preparation and construction, production and operation, supply chain management, property management, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of the Central Kitchen from planning to operational readiness.
• Oversee timelines, budgets, and specifications; drive layout and equipment selection.
• Establish production capabilities for student meals, ready-to-eat dishes, and various meal categories.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost control, and safety/compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Lean production

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Culinary, Food Science, economics, business management or food-related fields

Job description

GSC Group is seeking a Central Kitchen Manager to lead the establishment and operation of a new Central Kitchen in Malaysia. The role will oversee planning, construction, and readiness, then drive efficient large-scale production, procurement, logistics, and continuous improvement to optimize quality and cost.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of central kitchen or large-scale production experience, with Mandarin communication skills and familiarity with lean and safety standards; airline