About the job
Join Our Team as a Kitchen Area Manager
Factor_, a prominent brand under HelloFresh, is on the lookout for a dynamic Kitchen Area Manager (m/f/d) to oversee multiple kitchen areas. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with Kitchen Supervisors and the Executive Chef to ensure that our kitchen operations run smoothly, efficiently, and uphold the highest standards of quality. Your strategic insight and hands-on leadership will be crucial in driving our production success.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the operational and disciplinary management of several kitchen areas and their respective supervisors.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety, hygiene, and quality protocols (IfSG, HACCP, ArbSchG).
- Monitor quality controls, manage storage, oversee rotation, and ensure proper temperature measurements, implementing corrective measures as needed.
- Optimize the usage and maintenance of kitchen equipment, materials, and resources.
- Identify opportunities for process enhancements, implement improvements, and contribute to company-wide initiatives.
- Analyze performance metrics, conduct audits, and provide regular updates to the Executive Chef.
- Coordinate tasks and priorities across departments to ensure a seamless production flow.
- Manage incidents and accidents, initiate preventive actions, and ensure compliance with occupational safety regulations.
- Support supervisors in their leadership roles, fostering team development and maintaining a motivated work environment.
Your Qualifications:
- Completed training or possess relevant professional experience in food production, catering, or a similar field.
- In-depth understanding of food hygiene, cold chain management, and quality standards.
- Structured and detail-oriented approach with strong organizational and logistics skills.
- Proficient in using IT systems (e.g., MSKU, Redzone, GSuite) for process management and data analysis.
- Adaptable, solution-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experienced in leading teams towards goals and assisting supervisors in their development.
- Comfortable working in diverse kitchen environments, whether hot, cool, or cold.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Collaborative and innovative workplace culture.