CENTRAL KITCHEN MANAGER

LEAD THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE BUSINESS

Production Manager, Central Kitchen

Location: Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Are you someone who enjoys turning recipes into action, people into teams and production challenges into solutions?

Join our Central Kitchen (CNK) team and take ownership of daily production operations that support our growing F&B business.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Production & Operations

• Lead daily production to achieve output targets while maintaining quality standards
• Convert recipes into clear production steps and procedures
• Monitor production flow, identify bottlenecks and resolve operational issues
• Work closely with Procurement to ensure raw materials and ingredients are available
• Drive improvements to production processes and support new product/process implementation

Inventory Management

• Monitor ingredient and raw material inventory levels
• Rebalance inventory according to production requirements
• Coordinate purchasing and material planning with Procurement
• Minimise wastage, shortages and production disruption

Quality, Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure production activities comply with SOPs, food safety and safety requirements
• Monitor compliance and take corrective action when issues are identified
• Conduct regular checks on cleanliness, equipment and workplace conditions
• Work with QA and other departments on inspections and food safety initiatives
• Drive housekeeping and food safety standards

LEAD & DEVELOP YOUR TEAM

• Lead, guide and coach production team members
• Plan duty rosters and team leave schedules
• Facilitate cross-deployment to support operational needs
• Train new and existing team members
• Motivate the team to achieve production targets safely and consistently

PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATION

• Prepare production and operational reports
• Coordinate production requirements with Procurement and other departments

🌟 WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

✔ Has experience in central kitchen, food production, manufacturing or F&B operations
✔ Has experience supervising or leading a production team
✔ Understands food safety, quality control and SOP compliance
✔ Is hands-on, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
✔ Has strong problem-solving and coordination skills
✔ Can work across departments to get things done