Head of Central Kitchen

Role overview

Leon Grill is looking for a seasoned and target-driven Head of Central Kitchen to oversee its Bangalore production hub. This role calls for hands-on leadership across manufacturing operations, supply coordination, quality control, inventory oversight, and team management, with a strong focus on efficiency and food safety.

Key responsibilities

• Run day-to-day central kitchen operations and plan production volumes effectively.
• Coordinate dispatches so food products reach multiple outlets on schedule.
• Protect product consistency, quality standards, hygiene, and food safety practices.
• Supervise the production, warehouse, dispatch, and inventory functions.
• Improve yield, reduce wastage, and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Track stock movement, inventory levels, and material requirements.
• Maintain compliance with FSSAI rules, internal SOPs, and audit expectations.
• Work closely with operations, procurement, and quality teams to keep workflows smooth.
• Identify and implement process improvements that raise productivity and operational performance.

Supply chain focus

• Prepare demand forecasts and convert them into production schedules.
• Plan purchases and coordinate with vendors.
• Oversee inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Manage logistics and outbound dispatch planning.
• Align raw material planning with cost-control goals.
• Continuously improve supply chain processes for better efficiency.

Candidate profile

• The company is seeking a candidate with 8 to 15 years of experience in central kitchen operations, food production, QSR, restaurant chains, FMCG food manufacturing, or hospitality.
• Experience should include large-scale food production and distribution environments.
• Strong leadership and people management ability are essential.
• Good working knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, inventory systems, and supply chain operations is required.
• The role expects ownership of production KPIs, cost management, and operational efficiency improvements.

Application details

Applicants are expected to share an updated resume along with their current CTC, expected CTC, notice period, and current location.

Employment type

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Bengaluru.

Additional details

Founded in 2015, Leon started its first restaurant in Bangalore. The brand is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka and currently operates 33 restaurants across Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Mysore. It is best known for value-driven combos, with the Falafel Doner Pita being one of the popular menu picks.