Job Summary:
Lead and manage military catering kitchen operations with discipline, precision, and adherence to established systems. This role supports Military personnel, requiring a Kitchen Manager who thrives in structured environments, values teamwork, and consistently delivers excellence under strict military standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the entire kitchen team to deliver high-volume daily meal production according to US Military catering standards.
Plan and oversee production schedules, ensuring alignment with deployment timelines and operational requirements.
Supervise kitchen supervisors, line leaders, and all staff to ensure proper delegation, accountability, and efficiency.
Monitor all stations for quality, consistency, sanitation, and adherence to recipes, portioning, and military hygiene standards.
Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, and internal SOPs.
Work closely with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely supply of raw materials and equipment.
Manage inventory, track wastage, and implement yield and food cost control systems.
Conduct training, coaching, and enforce discipline to maintain a high-performance team culture.
Coordinate daily briefings, reporting, and audits.
Represent the kitchen during client walkthroughs and site-wide coordination meetings.
Requirements:
Proven experience managing large-scale or institutional catering (military experience strongly preferred).
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in high-volume kitchen operations.
Strong leadership skills focused on team performance, discipline, and compliance with strict operational systems.
In-depth knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and logistics for large-scale catering.
Ability to work under strict deadlines and standards while maintaining operational excellence.
Committed to teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement — no lone-wolf mindset.
Proficiency in English for both operational and administrative coordination.
Proficiency in English communication (both spoken and written).
Willingness and ability to travel internationally for work assignments.
Can work in a shift schedule.