Central Kitchen Operations Manager

LEE WEE & BROTHERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LEE WEE & BROTHERS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Kitchen Operations Manager to lead daily kitchen and production sections, optimize throughput, and supervise staff across preparation stations to align with production schedules. You will enforce SOPs, hygiene and safety, plan delivery routes for internal drivers, manage inbound/outbound logistics, and coordinate with suppliers to maintain inventory while training and evaluating central kitchen staff.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen and production teams in high-volume environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to monitor quality, portioning, and SOP compliance.
• Proactive with scheduling, inventory, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen and production operations to optimize throughput.
• Supervise staff at preparation stations and ensure schedules.
• Enforce SOPs, accurate portioning and weighing procedures.
• Maintain stringent hygiene, sanitation and safety standards.
• Plan and optimize daily delivery routes for drivers.
• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics and loading/unloading.
• Supervise drivers, manage timetables and route adjustments.
• Coordinate with suppliers to maintain inventory levels.
• Train, delegate, and evaluate kitchen staff.
• Fulfill ad-hoc operational tasks from senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team building

Prioritization

Adaptability

Attention to detail

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.