Central Kitchen Manager
Job Summary
The Central Kitchen Manager will lead and manage central kitchen operations for a growing Halal-certified catering company in the Klang Valley. This role is responsible for building systems and SOPs, developing the kitchen team, and ensuring consistent, high-quality food production. Key duties include inventory control, cost management, and maintaining strict Halal compliance and food safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily central kitchen operations
- Control food costs and inventory
- Develop SOPs and standardise recipes
- Ensure Halal compliance and food safety
Required Skills
- Minimum 8 years in a professional kitchen
- At least 3 years in a leadership role
- Strong leadership and people management
- Knowledge of food costing and inventory control
Job Details
Qualifications & Responsibilities:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in a professional kitchen.
- At least 3 years in a leadership role (e.g. Sous Chef, Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager or Central Kitchen Supervisor).
- Experience in catering, banquet operations, central kitchens or hotel kitchens is an advantage.
- Strong leadership and people management skills; passion for coaching and developing kitchen staff.
- Good knowledge of food costing, inventory control and kitchen planning; assist in controlling food costs and kitchen expenses.
- Experience developing or improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ability to standardise recipes and maintain consistent food quality.
- Good understanding of Halal requirements, food safety and hygiene; ensure compliance and equipment maintenance.
- Plan manpower allocation and kitchen schedules; manage daily central kitchen operations, supervise food production and event preparation.
- Monitor stock levels, minimise wastage, manage purchasing and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO).
- Support continuous improvement, workflow and productivity enhancements, and menu development.
- Good communication, planning and problem-solving skills; basic computer skills (familiarity with AI tools is an advantage).
- Able to work independently and under pressure.