Kitchen Coordinator

PINEAPPLE RESOURCES BERHAD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pineapple Resources Berhad is hiring a Kitchen Coordinator to manage daily kitchen operations in the Klang Valley. You will work with the Restaurant Manager, kitchen team and suppliers to ensure smooth restaurant operations and high standards of food quality and safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating food prep, inventory, supplier liaison, staff scheduling, and cost-control measures to improve efficiency. Flexibility to work shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum SPM, STPM, SKM1-4 or a Diploma in F&B as stated.
• Experience in restaurant or kitchen operations is preferred.
• Experience leading a kitchen team is an advantage.
• Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and hygiene practices.
• Good organisational and coordination skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Responsible, reliable and able to work independently.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
• Coordinate food preparation and ensure dishes are prepared to the restaurant's standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation and consistency.
• Manage kitchen inventory, including ingredients, beverages and supplies.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange timely purchasing and replenishment.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries and product quality.
• Coordinate staff duties, schedules and daily assignments.
• Ensure cleanliness, food hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• Monitor wastage and implement cost-control measures.
• Assist the Restaurant Manager in improving kitchen efficiency and procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

SKM in Food Preparation and Manufacturing (SKM1-4)

Diploma in Food & Beverage (F&B)

Job description

As a Kitchen Coordinator, you will coordinate daily kitchen operations within the Klang Valley, ensuring efficient workflow, consistent food quality, strong hygiene standards and effective cost control. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager, kitchen team and suppliers to support smooth restaurant operations.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.

Coordinate food preparation and ensure dishes are prepared according to the restaurant's standards.

Monitor food quality, portion control, presentation and consistency.

Manage kitchen inventory, including food ingredients, beverages and kitchen supplies.

Monitor stock levels and arrange timely purchasing and replenishment.

Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries and product quality.

Coordinate kitchen staff duties, work schedules and daily assignments.

Ensure cleanliness, food hygiene and safety standards are maintained at all times.

Monitor food wastage and implement cost-control measures.

Assist the Restaurant Manager in improving kitchen efficiency and operational procedures.

What we're looking for

Minimum SPM, STPM, Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) in Food Preparation and Manufacturing (SKM1, SKM2, SKM3 or SKM4), or a Diploma in Food and Beverage (F&B) or an equivalent qualification.

Previous experience in restaurant or kitchen operations is preferred.

Experience leading a kitchen team is an advantage.

Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations and food hygiene practices.

Good organisational and coordination skills.

Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

A responsible and reliable approach, with the ability to work independently.

Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.