Management Trainee
Platestory
Posted 15 Nov 2026, 16:17 IST
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- Freshers and up to 1 year · BBA or MBA / PGDM
- Must know
- OperationsSalesExcel
- Work
- On-site in Chennai
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations66%Excel30%Sales26%of 98 similar fresher jobs posted in India this week
- Listed
- 15 Nov 2026 · still open
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About the Role
We are looking for a proactive, organised and responsible Management Trainee to oversee kitchen operations and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning. The role involves managing the baking team, monitoring inventory, planning daily orders and coordinating between the sales and baking teams. The candidate will not be involved in baking but will be responsible for managing the overall kitchen workflow, ensuring timely execution of orders and improving operational efficiency. We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in the baking industry, strong planning abilities and the ability to turn ideas into practical execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth functioning.
- Coordinate and manage the baking team and allocate responsibilities.
- Monitor team productivity, attendance and task completion.
- Ensure kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and discipline.
- Identify operational challenges and implement improvements.
- Monitor daily inventory, stock levels and ingredient availability.
- Conduct quantity checks and ensure accurate inventory records.
- Coordinate with vendors and the procurement team for timely stock replenishment.
- Minimise wastage and ensure efficient utilisation of ingredients and resources.
- Plan and organise daily cake orders based on requirements and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with the baking team to ensure orders are completed on time.
- Monitor order progress and ensure there are no delays or missed orders.
- Ensure proper coordination between order requirements and kitchen capacity.
- Act as the coordination point between the sales and baking teams.
- Communicate order details, customisation requirements and delivery timelines accurately.
- Ensure smooth information flow between teams.
- Resolve coordination gaps and address operational issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve overall kitchen efficiency.
- Develop practical strategies for smoother kitchen operations.
- Plan workflows, allocate resources and improve team productivity.
- Take ownership of operational challenges and ensure proper execution of solutions.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Comfortable working with Excel and Google Sheets.
Qualifications
- Graduates from BBA, MBA or any other degree background.
- Freshers and candidates with experience can apply.
- Genuine interest in the baking and food industry.
- Strong planning, organisational, and coordination skills.
- Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage teams, take ownership and execute plans effectively.
Compensation
- ₹20,000 per month + Performance-Based Incentives