Production Manager Central Kitchen
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Job Title: Production Manager Central Kitchen
Role Purpose
To lead and manage all aspects of central kitchen production with a strong focus on food quality, cost control, operational efficiency, and supply chain integration xe2x80x94 ensuring seamless support to all outlets across regions.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
Professional Experience
Role Purpose
To lead and manage all aspects of central kitchen production with a strong focus on food quality, cost control, operational efficiency, and supply chain integration xe2x80x94 ensuring seamless support to all outlets across regions.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
- Oversee all food production processes: hot kitchen, cold kitchen, pastry, butchery, and prep
- Ensure execution of daily and weekly production plans aligned with outlet needs
- Maintain production SOPs with strict adherence to recipe specs, portion control, and consistency
- Oversee proper labelling, chilling/freezing, and dispatch preparation for multi-outlet delivery
- Monitor and control cost of goods sold (COGS) across all product categories
- Work closely with finance on recipe costing, batch costings, and yield tracking
- Ensure daily and weekly inventory accuracy via cycle counts and reconciliation
- Identify and minimize wastage, overproduction, and inefficiencies
- Validate stock levels and coordinate reordering with procurement and warehouse
- Analyze and improve production cost per unit, labor cost ratios, and usage reports
- Align production with inbound raw material planning and lead times
- Coordinate dispatch schedules and order sequencing with the logistics team
- Ensure efficient packaging, storage, and cold chain compliance
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production output, waste, yield, and stock
- Work within ERP systems or production planning software to manage workflows and inputs
- Lead monthly closing of production and inventory in coordination with Finance and Supply Chain
- Supervise and develop production staff, section heads, and team leaders
- Partner with QA/QC to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and municipality regulations
- Ensure SOPs, personal hygiene, and facility cleanliness meet or exceed standards
- Lead daily briefings, quality tastings, and ongoing staff training programs
Professional Experience
- 710 years in a central kitchen, food production facility, or high-volume culinary operation
- Proven track record of managing both kitchen production and financial metrics
- Strong understanding of COGS management, food costing, and inventory control
- Previous experience handling multi-brand or multi-outlet support kitchens preferred
- Strong financial acumen; previous experience in F&B cost control is a plus
- HACCP certified (Level 3 minimum)
- Proficient in Excel, ERP/Inventory Software, and Production Planning Tools
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1892714
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned