Production Manager

Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the production/kitchen team.  Plan daily production based on expected sales and customer demand.  Ensure food is prepared according to approved recipes, portions, and quality standards.  Monitor the quality, taste, presentation, and freshness of all food products.  Ensure proper food handling, hygiene, sanitation, and safety procedures are followed.  Monitor the use of raw materials and reduce unnecessary food wastage.  Work closely with the Purchasing/Store department to ensure adequate availability of ingredients.  Monitor stock levels and report shortages or damaged/expired items.  Ensure proper storage and handling of food ingredients.  Control production costs and ensure proper portion control.  Prepare and maintain daily production records and reports.  Train, supervise, and evaluate production staff.  Prepare staff duty schedules and ensure adequate manpower during production periods.  Ensure that kitchen equipment and facilities are properly used and maintained.  Identify production problems and take prompt corrective action.  Ensure orders from the sales team are produced and delivered on time.  Maintain compliance with company policies and relevant food safety/regulatory requirements.  Work with management to introduce new products and improve existing recipes and production processes.

Requirements:

A minimum of 4 years of experience A minimum of an HND in a related field