Central Kitchen Operations Manager

Lee Wee & Brothers Pte Ltd; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Wee & Brothers Pte Ltd in Washington, DC, seeks a seasoned Kitchen Operations Manager to lead daily kitchen and production sections, optimize throughput, and align with production schedules. You will supervise staff, enforce SOPs and hygiene standards, plan delivery routes, oversee inbound/outbound logistics, coordinate with suppliers, and delegate training across central kitchen operations.

This role demands strong leadership, initiative, and the ability to adapt to fast-paced, high-volume

Qualifications

• Friendly, pleasant personality with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and proactive problem-solving ability; able to work independently under pressure.
• Positive attitude focused on team building and operational improvement.
• Excellent ability to prioritize tasks, manage team schedules, and meet production deadlines.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, high-volume environments with rapid changes.
• Sharp attention to detail on food quality, inventory control, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily kitchen and production operations to optimize throughput.
• Supervise staff across preparation stations to align with production schedules.
• Enforce quality control SOPs including portioning and weighing procedures.
• Establish and enforce hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Plan and optimize daily delivery routes for internal drivers.
• Oversee inbound and outbound delivery logistics.
• Supervise internal drivers and manage delivery timetables.
• Coordinate with suppliers to manage inventory and prevent stockouts.
• Delegate, train, and evaluate kitchen staff.
• Execute administrative management and ad-hoc mandates from senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

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.