Head of Central Kitchen (Convenience Retail Chain)
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia · On-site
$15k–$18k/mo
Senior+
Role Overview The Head of Central Kitchen will lead end-to-end operations of the central kitchen facility, ensuring consistent, high-quality food production and efficient distribution to over 100 retail outlets. This rol…
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Head of Central Kitchen (Convenience Retail Chain)
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$15k–$18k/mo
Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 92d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end operations of a central kitchen to ensure high-quality food production and distribution to over 100 retail outlets. Responsible for scaling production, maintaining food safety standards, and driving cost efficiencies and product innovation.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, or Operations Management with 10-15+ years of experience in central kitchen or QSR operations. Must have proven experience managing large-scale production and teams of 50-100+ staff.
Full job description
Role Overview
The Head of Central Kitchen will lead end-to-end operations of the central kitchen facility, ensuring consistent, high-quality food production and efficient distribution to over 100 retail outlets. This role is responsible for scaling production, maintaining strict food safety standards, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting product innovation aligned with the brand’s growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operations & Production Management
Oversee daily central kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, packaging, and dispatch
Ensure production meets demand forecasts across 100+ stores with minimal wastage
Optimize workflows, capacity planning, and turnaround times
Implement SOPs to standardize food quality and consistency
2. Supply Chain & Logistics
Manage procurement planning in collaboration with supply chain teams
Ensure timely distribution to all outlets, maintaining product freshness and shelf life
Work closely with logistics partners on delivery schedules and routing efficiency
3. Food Safety & Compliance
Ensure full compliance with local food regulations and hygiene standards (e.g. HACCP, GMP)
Lead internal audits and ensure readiness for external inspections
Drive a strong food safety culture across the kitchen workforce
4. Cost Control & Efficiency
Manage central kitchen P&L, including food cost, labour, and overheads
Identify cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality
Monitor wastage, yield, and production efficiency metrics
5. Product Development & Innovation
Collaborate with commercial/marketing teams to develop new ready-to-eat products
Continuously improve menu offerings based on customer trends and sales data
Ensure new products are scalable for mass production
6. Team Leadership
Lead and develop a large operations team (production, QA, logistics coordination)
Build a high-performance culture with clear KPIs and accountability
Ensure proper manpower planning, training, and succession development
7. Systems & Process Improvement
Drive automation and digitalisation of kitchen operations where possible
Implement ERP / inventory management systems for better visibility and control
Continuously improve processes to support business expansion
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Operations Management, or related field
10–15+ years of experience in central kitchen / food manufacturing / QSR operations
Proven experience managing large-scale production for multi-outlet retail (50+ outlets preferred, 100+ ideal)
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations
Demonstrated leadership experience managing large teams (50–100+ staff)
Strong commercial acumen with P&L management experience
Experience in convenience retail / QSR / FMCG food production is highly preferred
Related keywords
Central KitchenConvenience RetailQSRFMCGHACCPGMPFood SafetyP&L ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsERPInventory ManagementProduction ScalingFood ManufacturingSOPReady-to-Eat
About Us:
MVC Resources is a fast growing Regional HR Service provider specializing in enabling talent and skills gap for executives and organisation. Since inception, MVC is instrumental in helping organisation to further grow their business from local, regional and global. Throughout the years, we have partnered with various organizations from start-ups, SMEs and MNCs in enabling talents, technologies and skills to grow. Our customers range across different industries and disciplines.
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