Food Production Manager

Job Title: Food Production Manager

Location: Pure Central Kitchen – North Acton, London

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Pure Central Kitchen:

At Pure, we pride ourselves on producing fresh, high-quality food for our retail and wholesale partners. Our Central Kitchen is a high-performance environment, supplying a wide range of products daily with precision, care, and consistency. As a SALSA-accredited operation, food safety, structure, and accountability are at the core of everything we do.

We are looking for a highly structured, detail-oriented Food Production Manager to lead our central kitchen operations with a strong focus on compliance, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all food production processes to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, safe products.
• Maintain strict adherence to SALSA accreditation standards, health & safety policies, and food hygiene regulations (HACCP, COSHH, etc.).
• Ensure all production activities are well-documented and follow clear standard operating procedures.
• Supervise and coach kitchen staff, promoting accountability, structure, and attention to detail at every level.
• Manage and optimise daily production schedules to meet both retail and wholesale demand.
• Monitor stock levels, manage ordering, and reduce waste through careful planning and control.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational issues, ensuring all kitchen systems run smoothly and safely.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and food safety excellence.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in food production management or a similar central kitchen leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in a SALSA or BRC-accredited environment is highly desirable.
• Meticulously organised with strong planning and documentation skills.
• Deep understanding of food safety legislation and safe working practices.
• A clear communicator who leads by example and holds teams to high standards.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Commitment to quality, consistency, and compliance.

What We Offer:

• Salary up to £36k per annum
• Supportive and structured working environment
• Opportunity to work with a growing and ambitious food brand
• Daily allowance of £15 for food and drinks (worth £3,600 annually)