Compass Group - Manager - Central Kitchen Operations

- Oversee central kitchen operations including production planning, yield optimization, and dispatch

- Manage multi-site kitchen/outlet operations ensuring SOP adherence and brand consistency

- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards (FSSAI, audits)

- Drive cost control across raw materials, wastage, manpower, and utilities

- Collaborate with procurement, QA, supply chain, and business teams

- Lead and mentor kitchen and operations teams across locations

- Support new site launches, menu scale up, and process improvement initiatives

Candidate Profile:

- 10-15 years of experience in the food industry only

- Proven experience managing central kitchens and multiple operational sites

- Strong understanding of food production, supply chain, and quality systems

- Hands on, process driven leader with excellent people management skills

- Experience in QSR, cloud kitchen, large catering, or food retail preferred