FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGER

nong geng ji novena pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

nong geng ji novena pte. ltd. is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee the central kitchen and production across all outlets in Singapore. You will implement SOPs, drive cost efficiency, and ensure high standards of food safety and quality.

The role requires deep Chinese cuisine knowledge, Mandarin proficiency, and willingness to work weekends and rotating shifts to meet business needs. You will lead a diverse kitchen team and coordinate with procurement, logistics, and outlets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in food production.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese cuisine and production standards.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Mandarin for Mandarin-speaking environment.
• Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and food production operations to ensure consistent quality, safety, and efficiency across all outlets.
• Develop and implement production plans, SOPs, and workflow improvements to boost productivity and cost efficiency.
• Plan and manage manpower, recruitment, deployment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Lead, coach, and develop kitchen staff to improve skills, discipline, and adherence to standards.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, safety regulations (SFA/NEA) and internal policies.
• Monitor costs, usage, wastage, inventory, and efficiency to minimize losses.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse, and Outlet Ops on materials and schedules.
• Establish and monitor quality control procedures for consistency in preparation and portioning.
• Track KPIs, identify improvements, and report plans to Management.
• Perform other duties and managerial responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Food production management

Mandarin proficiency

Chinese cuisine knowledge

Staff coaching

Job description

KeyResponsibilities:

• Oversee and manage overall kitchen and food production operations to ensure consistent food quality, food safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with company standards across all outlets.
• Develop and implement production plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and workflow improvements to enhance productivity, optimise resource utilisation, and improve cost efficiency.
• Plan and manage manpower requirements, recruitment, staff deployment, training, and performance evaluations to ensure adequate staffing and effective team performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop kitchen personnel to strengthen technical skills, productivity, work discipline, and adherence to established operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety requirements, including relevant SFA and NEA regulations, as well as the Company's internal policies and procedures.
• Monitor food production costs, ingredient usage, wastage, inventory levels, and production efficiency to minimise losses and maintain effective cost control.
• Work closely with Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse, and Outlet Operations teams to coordinate raw material requirements, production schedules, stock availability, and timely distribution of food products.
• Establish and monitor quality control procedures to ensure consistency in food preparation, portioning, taste, presentation, and product standards across all outlets.
• Monitor key operational performance indicators (KPIs), identify areas for improvement, and provide regular operational reports, recommendations, and improvement plans to Management.
• Perform any other duties and managerial responsibilities as assigned by the Company from time to time.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in food production, preferably in a central kitchen or F&B environment.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese cuisine, including food preparation techniques, ingredient handling, and production standards.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to address operational challenges effectively.
• Proficient in Mandarin to communicate effectively within a Mandarin speaking working environment.
• Willingness to work on weekends, public holidays, and rotating shifts in accordance with operational requirements.