Industry: Management & Executive Leadership Sector
Education Level: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule: Full-time
Employer: Big Square Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Ksh 200,000 (Gross per month)
Big Square, Kenya’s premier casual dining restaurant, is looking for a dynamic and experienced Central Kitchen Manager to oversee our central food production and supply chain operations. You will lead a high-volume facility, ensuring food safety, strict quality control, and optimal inventory management to support all our 10 branches.
- Production & Quality Control: Oversee daily food preparation and processing, ensuring all outputs meet Big Square's strict brand, taste, and food safety standards.
- Inventory & Supply Chain: Manage raw materials and finished products, maintaining optimum stock levels while strictly minimizing food waste and spoilage.
- Staff Leadership: Plan shifts for the Food Production Team, recruit, train, and manage a production team of 14 staff to ensure smooth, efficient workflows.
- Equipment & Hygiene: Ensure the facility meets top-tier Occupational Health and Safety (OHSA) and Ministry of Health regulations. Schedule routine maintenance and control procedures.
- Systems & Reporting: Utilize the Restaurant ERP (GAAP) system to track production costs, labor, and variance.
- Education: Diploma or Degree in Food Production, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Experience: 4+ years of experience in a commercial kitchen setup, with at least 2 years in a management/supervisory role.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Restaurant ERP/POS systems and Microsoft Office (specifically Excel).
- Competencies: Strong understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), food safety regulations, and administration.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should email their detailed CV, cover letter, and copies of certificates to careers@bigsquare.co.ke with the subject line "CENTRAL KITCHEN MANAGER".
Deadline: 24th July 2026.
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