Central Kitchen Operations Manager

lee wee & brothers pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

lee wee & brothers pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks a hands-on Kitchen & Production Supervisor to lead daily operations, optimize throughput, supervise staff across stations, and ensure adherence to SOPs, hygiene and safety standards.

You will plan delivery routes, oversee inbound/outbound logistics, manage drivers, coordinate with suppliers, and train staff while handling ad-hoc tasks from senior management.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent prioritization and scheduling skills.
• Attention to quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen and production operations to optimize throughput.
• Supervise staff across preparation stations to meet production schedules.
• Enforce SOPs for accurate portioning and weighing ingredients.
• Maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Plan and optimize daily delivery routes for internal drivers.
• Oversee inbound and outbound delivery operations, including loading and distribution.
• Manage drivers, timetables, and route adjustments to minimize delays.
• Coordinate with suppliers to maintain inventory levels and prevent stockouts.
• Delegate, train, and evaluate central kitchen staff.
• Execute administrative duties and support senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily kitchen and production section operations to optimize throughput and workflow efficiency.
• Supervise staff across respective preparation stations to ensure meal/food preparation aligns with production schedules.
• Enforce strict compliance with quality control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring accurate portioning and ingredient measurement procedures (e.g., weighing scale protocols).
• Establish and enforce rigorous hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards across all food preparation areas.
• Delivery Routing & Scheduling:Plan, map out, and optimize daily delivery routes for internal drivers to ensure accurate, on-time deliveries to outlets or clients.
• Inbound & Outbound Logistics: Oversee all incoming and outgoing delivery operations, including the loading, unloading, and distribution of raw ingredients and finished goods.
• Driver & Fleet Management: Supervise internal drivers, manage delivery timetables, and handle real-time route adjustments to minimize delay and transport costs.
• Inventory & Supplier Coordination: Coordinate with suppliers to streamline raw material deliveries and maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overproduction.
• Delegate, train, and evaluate central kitchen operational staff.
• Execute administrative management responsibilities and fulfill ad-hoc operational mandates directed by senior Management.

Requirements:

• Friendly, pleasant personality with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of initiative, proactive problem-solving ability, and capability to work independently under pressure.
• Positive attitude focused on team building and operational improvement.
• Excellent ability to prioritize tasks, manage team schedules, and meet strict production deadlines.
• Highly adaptable to fast-paced, high-volume environments and able to handle rapid operational changes.
• Sharp attention to detail regarding food quality, inventory control, and operational consistency.