Food Operations & Inventory Supervisor

Location: Dubai Salary: AED 3000- 3,500 per month, depending on experience Benefits: Transportation provided, UAE visa, medical insurance, and 1 annual air ticketRole SummaryTabchilli is looking for a hands-on Food Operations & Inventory Supervisor to support the daily running of our food production facility.This role will own receiving, inventory control, warehouse organisation, hygiene execution and operational readiness, working closely with the Head of Production and Quality Lead.We are looking for someone practical, organised and comfortable working on the production floor, not someone who only manages from a desk.Key ResponsibilitiesManage receiving of vegetables, ingredients, packaging and other suppliesCheck incoming deliveries for quantity, quality and conditionMaintain accurate raw material, packaging and finished goods inventoryConduct regular stock counts and investigate stock discrepanciesApply FIFO / FEFO correctly across inventoryMaintain organised dry storage, cold rooms and production storage areasIssue materials to production based on the daily production planCoordinate unloading, receiving and movement of goodsSupervise stewards and operational support staffEnsure daily cleaning and sanitation schedules are completedMaintain strong hygiene standards across production, storage and receiving areasSupport HACCP procedures, documentation and audit readinessMonitor waste and ensure proper disposal and recordingCoordinate finished goods movement and support dispatch preparationReport stock shortages, hygiene issues, damaged goods and operational problems immediatelyProvide a simple daily update to the Head of ProductionRequirementsMinimum 2–3 years' experience in food production, central kitchen, catering, food manufacturing, warehouse or similar environmentPrevious experience with receiving and inventory controlStrong understanding of FIFO / FEFOExperience working in a HACCP-controlled environmentGood understanding of food hygiene and sanitation requirementsExperience supervising stewards, storekeepers or operational staff is preferredComfortable working in cold rooms, warehouses and active production environmentsGood basic computer / Excel skillsStrong attention to detail and organisationAble to communicate clearly in EnglishHands-on attitude and willingness to support the team when requiredIdeal BackgroundCandidates with experience as a:Food Operations Supervisor, Inventory Supervisor, Central Kitchen Supervisor, Storekeeper Supervisor, Receiving Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor or Stewarding Supervisor are encouraged to apply.What Success Looks LikeAccurate inventoryNo unexplained stock shortagesReceiving completed correctly and on timeClean and organised production and storage areasFIFO / FEFO consistently followedCleaning schedules completed dailyProduction always has the materials it needsFewer operational issues escalated to the Head of Production