Central Kitchen Operations Chef

About the role

A highly experienced Central Kitchen Operations Chef is sought in Kuwait, with proven expertise in managing high-volume food production, online delivery operations and inventory control. The role is open to candidates with practical experience beyond traditional restaurant kitchens.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily central kitchen operations, production planning and workflow efficiency
• Develop and implement 70%-90% pre-preparation systems for suitable menu items, ensuring fast order fulfillment without compromising quality or safety
• Establish and maintain stock management, inventory control and forecasting systems
• Optimize kitchen operations for online ordering and delivery platforms
• Implement standardized recipes, portion control, food costing and production SOPs
• Manage order preparation, packaging, dispatch coordination and delivery readiness
• Monitor food quality, consistency, hygiene and operational performance
• Reduce food waste, control production costs and improve productivity
• Train and supervise kitchen teams to maintain consistent standards

Required profile

• Proven experience in central kitchens, cloud kitchens or delivery-focused food operations
• Experience managing multiple brands operating from one central kitchen
• Strong understanding of food safety, shelf-life management, FIFO/FEFO and quality control
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving and operational planning skills

Required skills

• Foodics and Orderable systems
• Advanced food pre-preparation and inventory management systems