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Job Title: Outdoor Catering Kitchen Operations ManagerJob Summary: We are seeking a senior Kitchen Operations Manager to lead large-scale outdoor catering kitchen operations. This is not a chef or cooking role. The position requires a professional who has headed kitchen operations in flight catering, institutional catering, industrial kitchens, hotel banquets, or central production units, with strong command over HACCP, ISO, and food &amp; hygiene safety standards.Key Responsibilities:Kitchen Operations &amp; Execution<ul><li>Own end-to-end kitchen operations for outdoor catering events</li><li>Convert event requirements into production plans, workflows, and timelines</li><li>Manage kitchen layout, equipment placement, setup, and dismantling at event sites</li><li>Ensure seamless coordination between production, logistics, and service teams</li></ul>People, Process &amp; Discipline<ul><li>Lead and manage kitchen supervisors, cooks, helpers, and contractual labor</li><li>Define duty rosters, shift plans, and task allocations</li><li>Enforce SOPs, hygiene protocols, and operational discipline</li><li>Act as the final authority for all kitchen operational matters on-site</li></ul>Food Safety, Hygiene &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Implement and monitor HACCP-based food safety systems</li><li>Ensure compliance with ISO standards (ISO 22000 / ISO 9001 where applicable)</li><li>Maintain temperature controls, storage standards, cross-contamination prevention</li><li>Conduct hygiene audits, checklist reviews, and corrective actions</li><li>Train kitchen teams on food safety, hygiene, and SOP adherence</li></ul>Planning, Cost &amp; Control<ul><li>Plan raw material requirements in coordination with procurement and stores</li><li>Control food cost, yield, portioning, and wastage</li><li>Ensure inventory accountability before, during, and after events</li><li>Prepare post-event consumption, wastage, and variance reports</li></ul>Coordination &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Coordinate closely with event managers and senior management</li><li>Handle high-pressure, time-critical operations independently</li><li>Resolve on-ground operational and compliance issues in real time</li></ul>Mandatory Background &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Must have worked in a Head / Managerial Kitchen Operations role</li><li>Must have hands-on experience implementing HACCP and ISO food safety systems</li><li>Acceptable backgrounds include:</li><li>Flight catering operations</li><li>Institutional or industrial catering</li><li>Hotel banquet kitchen operations</li><li>Central production kitchens</li><li>Large-scale outdoor catering</li></ul>Experience &amp; Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum 8&ndash;12 years experience in large-scale catering operations</li><li>Formal training or certification in HACCP / ISO / Food Safety Management Systems</li><li>Degree or diploma in Hospitality, Food Production Management, or Operations</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time Location: Field-based / Outdoor event locationsJob Type: Full-timePay: Rs100,000.00 - Rs170,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have understanding of ISO &amp; HACCP Safety Standards</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Kitchen Operation Manager: 5 years (Required)</li><li>Catering: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Certification related to food safety (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Kitchen Operation Manager / Kitchen Head

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Kitchen Operation Manager / Kitchen Head