Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Operations Manager

Gaia Digital Marketing Agency is looking for a Kitchen Operations Manager to join our team in Sanur.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in professional kitchen operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial or senior leadership position.
• Strong experience managing restaurant, catering, banquet, or multi-outlet kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Able to oversee daily kitchen operations across multiple sections or outlets.
• Experienced in kitchen manpower planning, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, recipe costing, inventory control, purchasing, and waste management.
• Able to establish and implement kitchen SOPs and operational standards.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Able to monitor food quality, consistency, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Experienced in budgeting and controlling kitchen operational costs.
• Able to coordinate effectively with Operations, Purchasing, Finance, HR, and Management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Professional, accountable, and results-oriented.
• Willing to travel between outlets or event locations when required.
• Preferably already residing in Bali.
• Available immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily kitchen operations across multiple sections or outlets
• Lead, train, and manage the kitchen team, including scheduling and performance management
• Monitor food quality, kitchen productivity, inventory, food costs, and waste
• Establish and maintain kitchen SOPs, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards
• Manage kitchen budgets and operational costs
• Coordinate with Operations, Purchasing, Finance, HR, and Management to ensure smooth operations
• Identify operational issues and implement effective solutions to improve efficiency

How to apply

Candidates who meet the above qualifications and are available to join immediately are encouraged to submit their updated CV according to the recruitment information provided.