Kitchen Manager - Burger
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Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences.
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Overview
Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences.
With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces.
Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space.
Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time
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With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Kitchen Manager – Burgers to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality standards, manage kitchen staff, and maintain operational efficiency in a high-volume burger concept. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, operational knowledge, and experience in fast-paced restaurant environment.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Kitchen Manager – Burgers to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food quality standards, manage kitchen staff, and maintain operational efficiency in a high-volume burger concept.
The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, operational knowledge, and experience in fast-paced restaurant environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise all daily kitchen operations efficiently.
- Ensure all burger and menu items are prepared according to brand recipes and quality standards.
- Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and consistency.
- Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to achieve operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
- Manage kitchen scheduling, manpower planning, and staff performance.
- Monitor inventory levels, food cost, wastage, and kitchen expenses.
- Coordinate with purchasing and operations teams for smooth kitchen functioning.
- Ensure proper maintenance and handling of kitchen equipment.
- Handle operational challenges and maintain smooth service during peak hours.
- Implement cost-control measures and improve kitchen productivity.
- Support menu development and operational improvements when required.
Requirements
- Minimum 4–6 years of experience in burger or fast-food kitchen operations.
- Previous experience as Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Head Chef preferred.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent understanding of burger preparation, grilling, and high-volume operations.
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in QSR or casual dining burger brands.
- Knowledge of inventory management and food costing.
- Strong problem-solving and operational management abilities.
- Ability to train and develop kitchen teams effectively.
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