Deputy Manager - Canteen

Job description

About Kia India Pvt Ltd Kia India Private Limited is a premier automotive manufacturer and a subsidiary of Kia Corporation. Driven by its global brand ethos "Movement that Inspires," Kia India has rapidly grown into one of the country's leading automotive brands. Manufacturing Hub: Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is located in Penukonda, Sri Satya sai district, Andhra Pradesh. It spans over 500+ acres and boasts a highly automated production process, an engine shop, body shop, paint shop, and assembly lines. Core Products: We design, manufacture, and distribute globally inspired, connected, and technologically advanced vehicles tailored to the Indian and international markets. Position Overview Location:  Kia India Pvt., Ltd., Penukonda Mandal, Sri Sathyasai District, Formally (Anantapur District), Andhra Pradesh Qualification: Any Graduate/PG (Preferably in BHM) OR with relevant experience in GA (Canteen Estate & Transport Management) Designation: Dy. Manager – Team Member Reporting To: Head of Section [Business support] Function: Business Support – Canteen management Experience: 6–12 years of relevant experience in Canteen Estate & Transport Management Automotive / Manufacturing / Industrial sector . Key Roles & Responsibilities Canteen Management • Act as the primary point of contact between the company and canteen contractor and conduct regular vendor review meetings. • Ensure compliance with  FSSAI, food safety, hygiene, personal hygiene, and medical fitness standards . • Monitor food quality, taste, freshness, portion size, menu adherence, and timely service as per production shifts. • Conduct routine inspections of kitchen, storage, and dining areas and ensure timely closure of observations. • Collect employee feedback and resolve food quality/service-related issues in coordination with the vendor. • Monitor vendor performance against agreed  SLAs, KPIs, quality standards, and contract terms . General Administration & Operations • Manage day-to-day  Canteen, Estate, and Transportation  services to ensure smooth facility operations. • Ensure vendors comply with  statutory, labour, safety, EHS, hygiene, and contractual requirements . • Coordinate with Finance for verification and processing of vendor bills as per agreed pricing and service delivery. • Maintain audit readiness and proper records of inspections, complaints, corrective actions, and compliance documents. • Identify opportunities for  cost optimization and process improvement  without compromising quality and safety. • Prepare periodic  MIS reports  covering facility performance, vendor performance, costs, complaints, and SLA compliance. Key Skills & Competencies • Facility & Vendor Management • Canteen/Food Service & FSSAI Compliance • SLA, Contract & Cost Management • Statutory, EHS & Safety Compliance • Inspection, Audit & Documentation • MIS & Reporting • Stakeholder Management & Communication • Problem Solving & Negotiation • Employee Service Orientation • Planning, Coordination & Process Improvement Position Overview • Location: Kia India Pvt., Ltd., Penukonda Mandal, Sri Sathyasai District, Formally (Anantapur Dis) • Designation: Deputy Manager • Reporting To: Head of Section • Department: Business Support – Canteen