HABIT is looking for an experienced and hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations across our QSR/cloud kitchen outlets.
1. Key ResponsibilitiesManage complete day-to-day kitchen operations.
2. Lead and supervise chefs, commis, kitchen helpers and housekeeping staff.
3. Ensure food preparation, cooking and packing are completed as per SOP.
4. Maintain food quality, taste, portion control and presentation.
5. Monitor kitchen preparation time (KPT) and ensure orders are dispatched on time.
6. Maintain inventory, stock inward, consumption and wastage records.
7. Implement FIFO and FEFO practices for all ingredients and prepared food.
8. Ensure proper shelf-life labelling and storage segregation.
9. Maintain food safety, hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards.
10. Conduct daily opening and closing audits.
11. Manage staff attendance, grooming, shift scheduling and productivity.
12. Handle customer complaints related to food quality and order accuracy.
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Coordinate with central kitchen, operations team and outlet managers.
14. Ensure 100% compliance with company SOPs and operational checklists.
- Candidate RequirementsMinimum 3–5 years of experience in kitchen operations.
- Experience in QSR, cloud kitchens, restaurants or multi-outlet operations preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Indian cuisine and kitchen operations.
- Valuable team management and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of inventory management, food costing and wastage control.
- Knowledge of food safety, FIFO, FEFO and shelf-life management.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced food delivery environment.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Food quality and order accuracy: 100%
- Kitchen preparation time: Target 5 minutes
- Inventory variance and wastage control
- Hygiene and SOP compliance: 100%
- Staff productivity and attendance
- Zero expired or improperly stored food items