Job Description

Company Background

Our client is an established and growing company in the food manufacturing and food service industry, specializing in large-scale food production and central kitchen operations. Due to business expansion, they are looking for a capable and experienced Central Kitchen Manager to join their team based in Seri Kembangan, Selangor.

• Manage the whole central kitchen operation including production, warehouse, delivery/logistics, quality control, R&D, and maintenance teams.
• Lead managers and staff to achieve company targets and improve overall performance.
• Ensure food quality and food safety are always maintained and customers receive consistent products.
• Create and improve SOPs, systems, and work processes to make operations more organized and efficient.
• Monitor costs and budgets to reduce waste and improve profitability.
• Work closely with outlet operations to solve food quality issues and customer complaints.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, HALAL requirements, and local food regulations.
• Review kitchen performance regularly and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain machinery and kitchen equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Handle staff management including hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Implement new technology or systems to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate communication between departments to ensure smooth workflow.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by management.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree Certificate in Culinary, Food Production, Hospitality, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in central kitchen, food manufacturing, or large-scale food production environment.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and production teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and GMP requirements.
• Good leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Computer literate and able to prepare reports and production records.
• Proactive, independent and possess a strong sense of responsibility.

Interested candidates, please apply online or share your resume to revathiy(at)talentrecruit.com.my

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified