Job Summary
Our client a high end restaurant is currently looking to hire a Food Production Manager.
Minimum Qualification:Diploma
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:2 years
Job Description
Responsibilities
• Conduct studies to discover ways to improve the efficiency of production processes
• Oversee the hiring and training food production personnel
• Ensure manufacturing and processing staff wear appropriate sanitary and protective gear to ensure health and safety
• Monitor every aspect of production to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards
• Oversee the maintenance, repair and replacement of production equipment to ensure smooth work operations
• Set production objectives and implement action plans for achieving set targets
• Prepare periodic reports to update upper management on food production activities
• Create work shifts to ensure round-the-clock food production operations
• Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and processed food products
• Ensure products and raw materials are stored properly at optimum conditions
• Ensure all company regulations and government legislations are adhered to
• To replenish any equipment that needs replacing due to breakages or wear and tear
• To conduct daily briefings for the entire team
• Ensure the Kitchen team prepare food in a timely manner
• To conduct induction, disciplinaries and appraisals for team
• Conduct formal weekly and monthly 1:1’s with your team setting clear objectives and expectations
• Induct new starters and collect monthly payroll information (including calculating casual hours accurately)
• To record absence and arrange replacements for team members who are not on duty
• To motivate, up skill and supervise the team and to spot talent
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
• Engage with City Council, Media, potential suppliers, customers in a professional manner
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, City Council and Fire regulations – flagging any expiry
• dates to your manager in a timely manner.
Requirements
• At least 2+ years proven work experience as a Lead Line Cook or Production Manager in a fast paced fast food restaurant
• Culinary school diploma preferred
• Computer literate and comprehensive experience in using a stock control system
• Solid understanding of stock control and requisitions
• Strong awareness of cost controls
• Must have managed other before and is familiar with human resources processes and procedures
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and fryers)
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques, curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Self-driven and takes personal initiative.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to work on night shifts
