Kitchen Operation Manager / Kitchen Head

Job Title: Outdoor Catering Kitchen Operations Manager

Job 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 & hygiene safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:Kitchen Operations & Execution

• Own end-to-end kitchen operations for outdoor catering events
• Convert event requirements into production plans, workflows, and timelines
• Manage kitchen layout, equipment placement, setup, and dismantling at event sites
• Ensure seamless coordination between production, logistics, and service teams

People, Process & Discipline

• Lead and manage kitchen supervisors, cooks, helpers, and contractual labor
• Define duty rosters, shift plans, and task allocations
• Enforce SOPs, hygiene protocols, and operational discipline
• Act as the final authority for all kitchen operational matters on-site

Food Safety, Hygiene & Compliance

• Implement and monitor HACCP-based food safety systems
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards (ISO 22000 / ISO 9001 where applicable)
• Maintain temperature controls, storage standards, cross-contamination prevention
• Conduct hygiene audits, checklist reviews, and corrective actions
• Train kitchen teams on food safety, hygiene, and SOP adherence

Planning, Cost & Control

• Plan raw material requirements in coordination with procurement and stores
• Control food cost, yield, portioning, and wastage
• Ensure inventory accountability before, during, and after events
• Prepare post-event consumption, wastage, and variance reports

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate closely with event managers and senior management
• Handle high-pressure, time-critical operations independently
• Resolve on-ground operational and compliance issues in real time

Mandatory Background & Experience:

• Must have worked in a Head / Managerial Kitchen Operations role
• Must have hands-on experience implementing HACCP and ISO food safety systems
• Acceptable backgrounds include:
• Flight catering operations
• Institutional or industrial catering
• Hotel banquet kitchen operations
• Central production kitchens
• Large-scale outdoor catering

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 8–12 years experience in large-scale catering operations
• Formal training or certification in HACCP / ISO / Food Safety Management Systems
• Degree or diploma in Hospitality, Food Production Management, or Operations

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Field-based / Outdoor event locations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs100,000.00 - Rs170,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have understanding of ISO & HACCP Safety Standards

Experience:

• Kitchen Operation Manager: 5 years (Required)
• Catering: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certification related to food safety (Required)

Work Location: In person