Leader of our kitchen teams, this position owns and/or upholds production, planning for volume, product inventory and purchasing, internal and external fulfillment, as well as the overall organization and cleanliness of our spaces. This position will spend 60/40 time in the kitchens and with Administrative responsibilities. This is a full time, salaried position, directly supervising our Kitchen Managers and reporting to the COO.
While the schedule for the Culinary Operations Manager can be consistent (Mon-Fri), schedule adjustments may be necessary, on occasion, to ensure all needs are met.
Responsibilities:
Create and maintain culinary standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Manage and lead the kitchen team, including kitchen supervisors, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and consistent execution
Ensure proper food production (heating and cooling) and storage practices (packaging, labeling, FIFO) in accordance with safe food handling procedures
Maintain order guides, prep lists, and production pars
Review and improve cost structures
Uphold operational systems through training, coaching, and oversight of kitchen supervisors
Develop long-term production plans for special events and holidays
Ensure consistent quality control and adherence to culinary standards
Manage labor costs and lead supervisors; oversee payroll and HR responsibilities
Support in Hire, schedule, train, conduct performance management, promote, and terminate employees based on business needs
Manage equipment maintenance and repair
Manage and maintain the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
Oversee internal and external invoicing for wholesale products
Requirements:
2 years experience management a kitchen team
Manager’s Servsafe Certificate or the ability to obtain one
Flexibility with schedule
Able to multi-task and adapt to change; self motivated; positive attitude
Team mentality; able to drive behavior and results in team
Able to learn and use multiple software systems
Solid communication skills; Spanish speaking ability a plus
Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
Benefits:
Generous PTO and sick days
Health Benefits, with 100% paid for medical plan
Shift meals and discounts on product
We provide competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$88,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide
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