Job description
Join Private Advertiser as the Head of Production for our Central Kitchen. You will lead every aspect of food production, from receiving ingredients to the final plate, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality and consistency in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
In this pivotal role, you will direct a diverse kitchen team, optimize batch production, and implement scalable processes that support a high-volume operation. Your leadership will drive efficiency, safety, and cost control while upholding guest satisfaction across all channels.
You will translate menu concepts into operational reality, establishing standard operating procedures, production calendars, and performance benchmarks. By integrating forecasting, capacity planning, and waste reduction initiatives, you will help us meet demand with precision while protecting margins. You will ensure rigorous food safety compliance (HACCP, GMP), robust sanitation programs, and proactive equipment maintenance to minimize downtime.
Communication and collaboration are essential. You’ll partner with culinary, procurement, and operations teams to optimize inventory, supplier relationships, and timelines. You will mentor and develop kitchen staff, foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and provide clear, data-driven updates through production metrics and regular briefings.
We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a dynamic work environment in Tangerang Selatan. If you’re passionate about building strong kitchen operations from the ground up and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Lead and supervise all central kitchen production activities to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.
- Develop production plans, scheduling, and capacity management to optimize resources.
- Maintain HACCP, GMP, sanitation, and safety programs across all shifts.
- Manage inventory, portion control, waste reduction, and cost control while coordinating with procurement.
- Coach, develop, and manage kitchen staff; recruit, train, and retain top talent.
- Collaborate with culinary teams to translate menus into scalable, repeatable production processes.
- Monitor equipment performance, maintenance planning, and energy efficiency to minimize downtime.
- Provide regular reports on production KPIs, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Technology, or a related field; or equivalent leadership experience in a central kitchen.
- Proven track record as a Production Head/Manager in a high-volume kitchen or central facility.
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP) and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities with a focus on development and retention.
- Experience in production planning, inventory management, cost control, and supplier coordination.
- Strong organizational skills, problem-solving mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication in English and Indonesian; collaborative and cross-functional team player.
- Willingness to work in Tangerang Selatan and adapt to shift-based schedules as needed.