Deputy Manager - Canteen

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 countrys 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

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.