Job Description
KITCHEN MANAGER (Founding Team)
Multi-Concept Cloud Kitchen
JUICY KITCHEN – Sri Lanka
We are launching a modern, high-volume cloud kitchen in Sri Lanka and are looking for an ambitious Kitchen Manager to join our founding team. This is a fast-paced role designed for a leader who excels in a system-driven, multi-product environment. Our operation bridges the gap between gourmet innovation and high-scale QSR, featuring Gourmet Hot Dogs as our signature hero brand and High-Volume Fried Chicken driving our core operations.
Your Role
As the Kitchen Manager, you will oversee end-to-end operations, ensuring exceptional speed and consistency across multiple product lines. You will be responsible for translating culinary standards into a high-efficiency production system.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Quality & Consistency
- Oversee the preparation of fried chicken to exact timing, temperature, and breading specifications.
- Execute gourmet hot dog assembly with a focus on precision and presentation.
- Manage the production of signature sauces using strict standardized measurements.
- Conduct rigorous quality and taste checks to maintain brand integrity.
Operations & Systems Management
- Lead a high-efficiency cloud kitchen environment optimized for delivery.
- Balance rapid service times with uncompromising quality control.
- Implement and enforce strict opening, mid-shift, and closing protocols.
- Maintain a Grade-A standard of kitchen cleanliness and food safety.
Team Leadership
- Train and transition staff from traditional cooking methods to QSR system-based execution.
- Manage shift scheduling, performance reviews, and team accountability.
- Foster a culture of discipline and excellence within the kitchen.
Inventory & Cost Control
- Monitor stock levels across all key categories (proteins, bakery, sauces, packaging).
- Implement waste-reduction strategies and improve yield.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure the consistency of raw materials.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Experience: 4–6 years in a high-volume hot kitchen, QSR, or fast-casual environment.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in deep-frying systems, pre-line optimization, and kitchen management software.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage multi-product kitchens under high-pressure conditions.
- Education: A background from a recognized Hotel School is an advantage but not a prerequisite.
WHY JOIN US?
- Scalability: Be a key player in a brand built for rapid multi-outlet expansion.
- Innovation: Lead a unique dual-concept kitchen (Gourmet Hot Dogs + High-Volume Chicken).
- Growth: A clear professional trajectory toward Operations Head or Multi-Outlet Leadership.
- Compensation: Competitive remuneration package tailored to experience and performance.
Please submit your CV and a brief professional introduction to: [email protected]
Juicy Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. We value legends who are system-oriented, ambitious, and ready to build something significant from the ground up.
Please Contact: +94 77 939 3737
