Catering & Meal-Plan Operations Lead

EMPRESS PORRIDGE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in Singapore is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the entire product journey—from sourcing ingredients to delivery. This hands-on leadership role requires strong kitchen management, logistical expertise, and a data-driven mindset. Key responsibilities include managing production schedules, ensuring food safety, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have experience in operations management within a fast-casual or catering environment. This is a unique opportunity to drive excellence and contribute to building a beloved brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management, preferably within a food production, meal kit, catering, or fast-casual restaurant environment.
• Proven expertise in kitchen management, inventory control, and food safety.
• Strong logistical acumen with experience in managing delivery/distribution.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience hiring, training, and motivating hourly teams.
• A data-driven mindset with proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel) and the ability to analyze costs and efficiency.
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills; you thrive under pressure and can pivot quickly.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily production schedule for meal plan subscriptions, wholesale orders, and catering events.
• Manage inventory of all food, packaging, and supplies, implementing reliable ordering systems.
• Uphold and elevate standards for food safety and sanitation.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to optimize recipes for scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Design and manage the fulfillment process for weekly meal subscriptions.
• Plan and execute logistics for catering events.
• Source and manage relationships with suppliers and delivery partners.
• Lead and train a team of kitchen assistants, packers, and drivers.

Skills

Recipes

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Ingredients

Scalability

Food Safety

Operations Management

Sanitation

Inventory Control

Transportation

Packaging

Accountability

Spreadsheets

Catering

Kitchen Management

Job description

A food production company in Singapore is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the entire product journey—from sourcing ingredients to delivery. This hands-on leadership role requires strong kitchen management, logistical expertise, and a data-driven mindset. Key responsibilities include managing production schedules, ensuring food safety, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have experience in operations management within a fast-casual or catering environment. This is a unique opportunity to drive excellence and contribute to building a beloved brand.