Culinary & Food Production Manager

About the role

Tabchilli, a fast-growing fermented food company, is looking for a hands-on Culinary & Production Manager to lead its production operations and drive culinary innovation. The role combines the creativity of a chef with the discipline of an operations leader, working directly with the founder on a growing production operation.

Key responsibilities

• Own daily manufacturing operations, production planning, quality and efficiency
• Lead, train and develop the production team, setting clear SOPs and accountability
• Develop new fermented products, kombucha, food menus and dining concepts
• Optimize recipes, sourcing, yields, labour productivity and COGS
• Maintain HACCP standards and product consistency
• Support new culinary experiences, workshops and profitable food concepts

Required profile

• Culinary background with food production or kitchen management experience
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage operations independently
• Solid understanding of food costing, inventory and production planning
• Fermentation or food manufacturing experience is a strong advantage

Required skills

• Food costing and inventory control
• HACCP standards
• Production planning