About Us
ODAYA is a specialty Japanese tea and dessert brand, dedicated to providing high-quality matcha drinks, desserts, and authentic Japanese dining experiences. We are expanding our operations and looking for an experienced Central Kitchen Manager to join our passionate team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily Central Kitchen operations to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow.  
• Plan and manage central kitchen production to ensure accurate, reliable production of desserts and confectioneries while consistently upholding Odaya’s quality standards.  
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and company operational standards.
• Oversee recipe research and development.  
• Manage staff rosters, shift planning, and performance evaluation.
• Oversee/Handle inventory management, ordering, and stock control.
• Monitor kitchen performance (production accuracy, efficiency, wastage) and implement improvements.  
• Address and resolve kitchen staff issues professionally.  
• Oversee kitchen staff training.
• Communicate and cooperate effectively with retail, marketing, head office and other departments.  
• Report directly to senior management and contribute ideas for production improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant managerial or supervisory experience in central kitchen, bakery or patisserie operations.
• Australian resident or citizen with legal working rights preferred.  
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for exceptional applicants. 
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken); additional language skills (Japanese, Mandarin, Korean etc) advantageous.  
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Experience in staff training and performance management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with relevant POS and inventory management systems, basic financial reporting and office software systems.
• Flexibility to work on weekends, public holidays, and evenings as required. 

We Offer
• A supportive and dynamic working environment in a fast-growing industry.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. 
• Opportunities for career growth within Odaya Group.
• Staff discounts on Odaya products.

How to Apply
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to < HR@odayatea.com.au > with the subject line:

“Central Kitchen Manager / Supervisor – [Central Kitchen] Application – [Your Name]”

Note: 

We shall undertake comprehensive background investigations. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!