Production Compliance Manager (Mobile Kitchen & Production Kitchen Operations) at KenRicana Group

About the Role

The Production Compliance Manager will oversee food production in Da King’s Table production kitchen and food handling on the mobile kitchens, while ensuring operational efficiency, food safety and food quality compliance. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day production activities while enforcing and implementing Da King’s Table’s food safety programs (GMP, SOPs, Polices and SSOPs) and ensuring regulatory compliance. 

Location: Ojo, Lagos State (candidate must reside in Ojo or its close environs)
Salary: ₦150,000/month

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate food production and food preparation activities in the production kitchen and mobile kitchen
• Manage creation and communication of production schedules to the production team
• Develop, maintain and enforce Da Kings Table food safety program including GMPs, SSOPs and SOPs
• Implement, enforce and monitor food safety, hygiene, and quality control standards in line with Da Kings Table Food Safety program and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular internal audits of the production areas, mobile kitchens, equipment, and processes to verify food safety, sanitation and hygiene practices.
• Oversee inventory and coordinate with the purchasing personnel on raw material and equipment needs.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen and mobile kitchen staff to maintain smooth operations.
• Identify production, quality, food safety issues and implement corrective measures promptly.
• Ensure recipes, portion sizes, and presentation meet company standards.
• Maintain accurate production records, compliance reports, and inventory logs.
• Support in setting up production structures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for long-term growth.
• Coordinate logistics and food safety protocols for off-site or mobile kitchen events.
• Train and coach the kitchen and mobile kitchen staff on the company’s food safety, food quality and compliance expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of OND/HND/BSc in Food Science, Hospitality, Catering, Culinary Management or related field.
• 3+ years experience in food production management, food safety, or quality assurance (restaurant, catering, or food service industry).
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, and quality control procedures.
• HACCP certification or strong knowledge of HACCP is preferred
• Proven leadership and team supervision skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with commitment to high production standards.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape production and quality systems in a growing startup.
• Exposure to mobile kitchen and innovative food service operations.
• Collaborative work environment with room for growth.
• Access to continued leading and career advancement.