SENIOR MANAGER, CENTRAL KITCHEN

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Employee benefits

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior Manager, Central Kitchen to oversee daily operations of a central kitchen, ensuring timely production, quality control and cost-efficiency across outlets in the region. You will lead a skilled team, streamline processes, and support multiple outlets while maintaining FSCC standards.

The role requires 10+ years in high-volume kitchen settings with leadership experience, and a degree/diploma in Culinary Arts or Food Technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a central or high-volume kitchen with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts or Food Technology.
• Proven ability to manage large teams and production operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage central kitchen operations, staff and workflows.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards focusing on FSCC (Food Safety and Centralized Control) standards.
• Optimize production planning, inventory control and dispatch schedules.
• Monitor food quality and consistency for all product lines.
• Work closely with procurement, logistics, and outlet teams.
• Control costs, reduce waste, and ensure resource efficiency.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts or Food Technology

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning tools

Job description

About the Role:

As our Senior Manager, Central Kitchen, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our central kitchen facility, ensuring timely production, quality control, and cost-efficiency. You’ll manage a skilled team, streamline processes, and support multiple outlets across the region.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage central kitchen operations, staff and workflows
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards focusing on FSCC (Food Safety and Centralized Control) standards.
• Optimize production planning, inventory control and dispatch schedules
• Monitor food quality and consistency for all product lines
• Work closely with procurement, logistics, and outlet teams
• Control costs, reduce waste, and ensure resource efficiency
• Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of experience in a central or high-volume kitchen with at least 3 in a leadership role
• Degree/Diploma in Culinary Arts or Food Technology
• Proven ability to manage large teams and production operations
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen SOPs
• Experience with kitchen/ERP systems and production planning tools
• Leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary & performance bonuses
• Opportunity to lead at a growing, forward-thinking company
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Career development & growth opportunities
• Meals and employee benefits included