Food Production Manager

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Oversee the manufacturing or service process to ensure product quality and adherence to occupational safety practices. Typically requires achievement of desired production or service levels, implementation of process improvement strategies, performance management, production schedule administration, and staff training. May be required to hire staff and interact with customers.

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.

This position reports to the executive chef and acts as the head of the kitchen staff when the executive chef is not on duty. Supervise the daily cleaning of all food preparation-related areas and ensure the highest cleaning standards. Work within the available labor costs, control over time, and participate in all types of training like daily, monthly, or quarterly training activities. Identify staff that needs to be developed and recommend them for training. Keep a stock of inventory, order supplies, and ensure that the items received are as per orders. End-to-end team management includes interviewing and hiring staff, working on their performance appraisals and performance improvement counseling, addressing complaints, and using internal as well as external referrals to help in closing vacancies.