Central Kitchen Operations Lead – Logistics & Quality

Plain Vanilla Bakery; Singapore (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Plain Vanilla Bakery in Singapore is seeking a Central Kitchen Operations Manager to ensure smooth CK operations, oversee facilities, maintenance, order fulfilment, and logistics while maintaining food quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead daily CK activities, implement SOPs, manage staff rosters, coordinate with store and online teams, and drive continuous improvement to support growth.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in F&B operations, logistics, or facilities management preferred.
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage shift-based teams and part-timers effectively.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for planning, documentation and reporting.
• Calm under pressure and responsive to operational emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day CK order fulfilment operations and ensure all online, catering and wholesale orders are dispatched accurately and on time.
• Implement and enforce clear SOPs for order processing, packing, dispatch, and handovers.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and product presentation.
• Manage the roster for order fulfilment staff and recruit part-timers as needed to meet demand.
• Oversee maintenance of CK infrastructure and liaise with vendors and government agencies on inspections and compliance.
• Ensure product QC checks are routinely performed before dispatch and maintain licensing records.

Skills

Operational leadership

Logistics coordination

Facilities management

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Excel/Office

People management

Job description

Plain Vanilla Bakery in Singapore is seeking a Central Kitchen Operations Manager to ensure smooth CK operations, oversee facilities, maintenance, order fulfilment, and logistics while maintaining food quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead daily CK activities, implement SOPs, manage staff rosters, coordinate with store and online teams, and drive continuous improvement to support growth.