Production Manager

BANGALORE CANTEEN

Job Description: Production Manager – Central Kitchen (Core Team)

About Bangalore Canteen

Bangalore Canteen is a fast-growing QSR brand bringing the bold and nostalgic food

culture of Bengaluru to Pune. From Ghee Pudi Masala Dosas and Thatte Idlis to our

signature Filter Coffee Soft Serve, we are building a brand rooted in authenticity,

consistency, and quality.

With a growing footprint across multiple outlets, we are strengthening our central kitchen

operations to ensure scalable, standardized, and high-quality production.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Production Manager to lead and manage operations at our Central

Kitchen. This is a core team role responsible for ensuring:

• Efficient production

• Consistent quality

• Strict compliance with food safety standards

The primary objective of this role is to build a reliable, scalable, and process-driven

production system that supports all outlets seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Plan and oversee daily production based on outlet demand forecasts

• Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of all food items

• Maintain consistency in taste, quality, and portioning across batches

• Minimize wastage and optimize resource utilization

2. Operations Management

• Streamline central kitchen workflows for maximum efficiency

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement

• Ensure proper storage, handling, and movement of raw materials and finished

foods• Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

3. Quality Control & Food Safety

• Ensure strict adherence to FSSAI guidelines and food safety standards

• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and cleanliness across the facility

• Conduct regular quality checks for raw materials and finished products

• Maintain proper documentation and compliance records

4. Team Leadership

• Lead and manage kitchen staff, supervisors, and helpers

• Train team members on SOPs, hygiene standards, and production processes

• Ensure discipline, accountability, and smooth coordination within the team

• Build a culture of consistency, efficiency, and ownership

5. Process Improvement & Scaling

• Identify gaps in production and implement improvements

• Standardize recipes and processes for scalability

• Work closely with the Founder and operations team on expansion readiness

• Ensure the central kitchen can support increasing outlet demand

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Food Technology or related field

• Proven experience in food production, central kitchen, or manufacturing 

operations (QSR/F&B preferred)

• Strong understanding of FSSAI regulations, hygiene standards, and 

compliance requirements

• Experience in production planning, inventory management, and process 

optimization

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

• Management education (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage

Candidate Profile

• Based in Pune and available for a full-time, on-site role

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment

• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on quality and efficiency

• Prior experience in scaling kitchen or food production operations is preferred

Why Join Us

• Be part of a core team building a scalable F&B brand

• Opportunity to set up and optimize central kitchen operations from the

ground up

• Direct impact on product quality, consistency, and brand growth

Compensation offered

• CTC as per market standards

Contact details

• Swaraj Jadhav – Founder’s Office

• Contact number – 9284386219

• E-mail- Swaraj@bangalorecanteen.in