Head of Operations

SIMPLE FOOD SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Food Solutions Pte Ltd is seeking a Head of Operations for our central kitchen in Singapore. This hands-on leadership role will own the end-to-end efficiency and performance of production, and you will lead a team of 30–60 staff while reporting directly to the CEO.

You will drive lean manufacturing, develop SOPs, manage the P&L, control costs, and collaborate with culinary, sales, and supply chain to align capacity with demand.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of operations management experience in central kitchen, large-scale F&B production, or food manufacturing.
• Proven track record implementing lean manufacturing, process improvement, or operational transformation.
• Strong P&L literacy with cost-centre management and margin improvements.
• Experience leading and developing large, diverse teams (30+ headcount).
• Analytical and data-driven mindset with comfort using performance dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement lean manufacturing principles across kitchen production processes.
• Own the kitchen-level P&L, monitor food and labour costs, and optimise margins.
• Manage scheduling, manpower planning, and rostering for 30–60 staff.
• Collaborate with culinary, sales, and supply chain teams to align production with demand.

Skills

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

P&L management

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

KPI tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Scheduling & rostering

Stakeholder management

Excel / Google Sheets

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Operations software

Job description

About Simple Food Solutions

Simple Food Solutions Pte Ltd operates a central kitchen dedicated to producing high-quality food at scale. We are a fast-growing F&B company committed to operational excellence, and we are looking for a driven Head of Operations to help us build a leaner, more efficient kitchen operation.

Role Summary

The Head of Operations will be the operational backbone of our central kitchen, owning the end-to-end efficiency and performance of our production environment. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on solving problems, driving continuous improvement, and building systems that scale. You will manage a team of 30-60 staff and report directly to the CEO/Founder.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations & Efficiency

• Lead and implement lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping) across all kitchen production processes
• Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies to improve throughput and output quality
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all production workflows
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and track measurable outcomes against KPIs

2. P&L & Cost Management

• Own the kitchen’s operational P&L, with accountability for food cost, labour cost, and overheads
• Monitor and analyse cost drivers; implement corrective actions to maintain and improve margins
• Prepare and present regular operational and financial performance reports to the CEO
• Manage procurement in collaboration with relevant teams to optimise ingredient costs without compromising quality

3. People & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of 30-60 kitchen staff, supervisors, and line leads
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety, and operational discipline
• Manage scheduling, manpower planning, and rostering to ensure optimal coverage
• Drive staff training programmes aligned with SOPs and quality standards

4. Strategic & Cross-Functional

• Serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO/Founder on all matters relating to kitchen operations
  Collaborate with culinary, sales, and supply chain teams to align production capacity with business demand
• Lead capital improvement projects including equipment upgrades and kitchen layout optimisation
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support business growth and scalability

What We're Looking For

• 5-8 years of operations management experience, with at least 3 years in a central kitchen, large-scale F&B production, or food manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing, process improvement, or operational transformation initiatives
• Strong P&L literacy with experience managing cost centres and driving margin improvements
• Experienced in leading and developing large, diverse teams (30+ headcount)
• Analytical and data-driven mindset - comfortable working with operational metrics and performance dashboards
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on, "get-it-done" attitude
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to work closely with senior leadership
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or equivalent operational management systems

Nice to Have

• Formal training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Experience in multi-SKU or high-volume food production environments
• Familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP, SFA) is a plus but not required

Why Join Us

• Direct impact: report to the CEO and shape the operational future of a growing F&B company
• Ownership and autonomy over a significant team and operational budget
• Be part of a lean, ambitious team that values results over bureaucracy
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience