Central Kitchen Operations Lead — Production, Safety

RONG YU FOOD CATERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RONG YU FOOD CATERING PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the central kitchen's daily operations and ensure efficient production, inventory control, and timely deliveries in Singapore.

You will supervise kitchen staff, coordinate production schedules, monitor food safety standards, and collaborate with sales and delivery teams to meet daily catering orders. Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in central kitchen, catering, or F&B operations.
• Prior supervisory or management experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, food safety and kitchen operations.
• Able to manage a team and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good planning, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the central kitchen.
• Plan and coordinate food preparation, production schedules, packing and delivery arrangements.
• Ensure meals are prepared to company standards and customer orders.
• Monitor kitchen workflow for efficient production.
• Manage kitchen staff, rosters, work allocation and performance.
• Ensure compliance with SFA food safety, hygiene and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain cleaning, disinfection and pest control procedures.
• Monitor inventory, wastage and stock levels.
• Coordinate with suppliers for ordering and quality checking ingredients.
• Ensure proper storage of food items (dry, chilled, frozen).
• Collaborate with management, sales and delivery teams to fulfill orders.
• Handle customer feedback and service recovery as needed.
• Control operating costs, reduce wastage and improve productivity.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are properly maintained.
• Prepare operational reports and attendance/production records.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning

Food safety knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Food Safety Course Level 1 or equivalent

Food Safety Course Level 3 (advantage)

Tools

Basic computer skills (reporting, scheduling, inventory)

Job description

RONG YU FOOD CATERING PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the central kitchen's daily operations and ensure efficient production, inventory control, and timely deliveries in Singapore.

You will supervise kitchen staff, coordinate production schedules, monitor food safety standards, and collaborate with sales and delivery teams to meet daily catering orders. Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills are essential.