Production Manager

Our Client is a major player in the food and beverage sector, and they are looking to hire a Production Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality, presentation and flavour for the restaurant food, resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction. Additionally, he/she will be responsible for the smooth running of our client's kitchen and managing areas of profit, stock, wastage control, hygiene practices and training within the kitchen. Job Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Organise and oversee the production of food in line with the standard operating procedures.
  
• Ensure smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output.
  
• Direct personnel towards maximum performance.
  

Operational Responsibilities

• Plan menus for the restaurant.
  
• Schedule and coordinate the work of cooks and other kitchen employees to ensure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted cost goals.
  
• Approve the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
  
• Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas.
  
• Establish control to minimise food and supply waste and theft.
  
• Safeguard all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation, and accident prevention principles.
  
• Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which helps to ensure consistently high quality and to minimise food costs
  
• Exercise portion control for all items served and assist in establishing menu selling prices.
  
• Consult the Restaurant manager about food production aspects of special events being planned.
  
• Supervise the cooking of all items.
  
• Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality
  
• Evaluate food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained.
  
• Interact with the kitchen team to ensure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of members and guests.
  
• Assist in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards.
  
• Evaluate products to ensure that quality, price and related goods are consistently met.
  
• Develop policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality;
  
• Continually update written policies and procedures to reflect modern techniques, equipment and terminology.
  
• Establish and maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
  
• Provide recommendations for the training and professional development for all kitchen staff
  
• Ensure that representatives from the kitchen attend meetings.
  
• Periodically visit the Front of House to check food on display.
  
• Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility.
  
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of production and estimate costs and prepare budgets.
  
• Stay abreast of regulatory requirement.
  

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any related field.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a Production Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Kitchen Supervisor or a similar role.
  
• Understand quality standards and food, health and safety regulations
  
• Production management knowledge
  
• Identifying target customers
  
• Setting clear objectives
  
• Working knowledge of general restaurant
  
• Attention to details