Production Manager at eRecruiter Nigeria

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Organise and oversee the production of food in line with the standard operating procedures.
• Ensure smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output.
• Direct personnel towards maximum performance.

Operational Responsibilities

• Plan menus for the restaurant.
• Schedule and coordinate the work of cooks and other kitchen employees to ensure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted cost goals.
• Approve the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
• Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas.
• Establish control to minimise food and supply waste and theft.
• Safeguard all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation, and accident prevention principles.
• Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which helps to ensure consistently high quality and to minimise food costs
• Exercise portion control for all items served and assist in establishing menu selling prices.
• Consult the Restaurant manager about food production aspects of special events being planned.
• Supervise the cooking of all items.
• Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality
• Evaluate food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained.
• Interact with the kitchen team to ensure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of members and guests.
• Assist in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards.
• Evaluate products to ensure that quality, price and related goods are consistently met.
• Develop policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality;
• Continually update written policies and procedures to reflect modern techniques, equipment and terminology.
• Establish and maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Provide recommendations for the training and professional development for all kitchen staff
• Ensure that representatives from the kitchen attend meetings.
• Periodically visit the Front of House to check food on display.
• Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of production and estimate costs and prepare budgets.
• Stay abreast of regulatory requirement.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a Production Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Kitchen Supervisor or a similar role.
• Understand quality standards and food, health and safety regulations
• Production management knowledge
• Identifying target customers
• Setting clear objectives
• Working knowledge of general restaurant
• Attention to details