ASSISTANT MANAGER, CENTRAL KITCHEN PRODUCTION BAKERY

Company Overview

RE&S Enterprises Pte Ltd is a leading restaurant chain with over 60 outlets in Singapore. With 25 years of presence, it focuses on delivering Japanese cultural experiences through quality, affordable food and service under the mantra Food for Life. Join our growing team!

Job Summary

Oversee and manage bakery and donut production operations to ensure efficiency, food quality, and compliance with food safety standards. Lead production teams, plan schedules, troubleshoot issues, and uphold regulatory and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery and donut production operations to ensure efficient workflow, high food quality, and compliance with FSSC and related food safety standards
• Plan and control production schedules aligned with production goals and seasonal promotional demands to optimize output
• Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate production leaders and staff to maintain high performance and adherence to standards
• Manage manpower planning, shift scheduling, attendance, and productivity across production areas including oven, mixing, table, fillings, Danish, and decoration stations
• Identify and troubleshoot production bottlenecks and regulatory compliance issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions without compromising quality
• Ensure timely launch of new products and seasonal items according to schedule
• Manage stock levels to support uninterrupted production
• Communicate promptly and effectively with all relevant departments regarding daily operational issues
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food safety, hygiene, production efficiency, and quality assurance
• Ensure adherence to food safety and workplace safety standards including SFA, HACCP, FSSC, ISO 22000, and GMP regulations
• Identify and resolve food safety issues and implement quality improvement plans
• Co-lead audits, inspections, and certification processes as required
• Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills to motivate and guide production teams toward company objectives
• Coach staff on product quality and conduct performance appraisals to support continuous improvement
• Ensure production staff comply with workplace safety requirements

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of professional baking experience or experience in food manufacturing
• Experience in hot kitchen operations is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of central kitchen production processes for breads, pastries, cakes, and donuts