Production Kitchen Manager

Broke Boy Taco is looking for an experienced and highly organized Production Kitchen Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operation of our production kitchen.

This is a hands-on role combining food production, production planning, inventory management, ordering, staff supervision and administration.

You will be responsible for ensuring our products are produced consistently, efficiently and on time, while maintaining accurate stock levels, managing store orders and ensuring the production kitchen operates smoothly.

Training for the role will begin on 7 September 2026, with a structured handover and training period alongside our current Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily and weekly food production
• Hands-on preparation and cooking of products
• Maintain product quality, consistency and recipe standards
• Manage production schedules based on store orders and stock requirements
• Manage inventory levels and complete regular stock counts
• Order ingredients, packaging and supplies from suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve supply issues
• Receive and manage orders from Broke Boy Taco stores
• Pack, prepare and coordinate dispatch and shipping of store orders
• Prepare and manage invoicing for store orders
• Maintain recipes, yields and product costing information
• Monitor food cost, waste and production efficiency
• Train, supervise and support production kitchen staff
• Maintain food safety, cleaning and compliance standards
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, servicing and repairs
• Communicate with store managers and management regarding production and stock requirements
• Take overall responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operation of the production kitchen

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous commercial kitchen or food production experience
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• The ability to plan and manage production independently
• Experience with stock control and ordering
• Staff supervision and training experience
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• A strong understanding of food safety and compliance
• Good computer skills and confidence completing administrative tasks
• Basic knowledge of food costing and recipe costing
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• A willingness to be hands-on with production as well as managing the administrative side of the operation
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of the production kitchen

Experience managing a production kitchen, central kitchen, catering operation or multi-site food production environment would be highly regarded.

Hours & Salary

Salary: $73,000 per annum

Following the training period, the role will initially be 40 hours per week for the first month while the successful applicant becomes fully established in the position.

After the first month, the role will move to a minimum of 30 hours per week, depending on production requirements and the needs of the business.

About the Role

This is not a purely administrative management position. You will work hands-on in food production while also taking responsibility for planning, stock, ordering, costing, staff, dispatch, compliance and the overall operation of the kitchen.

We are looking for someone dependable, organized and proactive who can take ownership of the role and ensure our stores receive the right products, in the right quantities, at the right standard and on time.

Training begins: 7 September 2026
Salary: $73,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week initially, moving to a minimum of 30 hours per week after the first month
Location: Glendene / Mount Albert, Auckland

If you have experience in food production and are ready to take responsibility for running a production kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply through SEEK with your CV and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience.