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Culinary Operations Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) match
profit sharing bonus
Paid Time Off
Free Meals

Job Description

Fresh Kitchen is a revolutionary fast-casual restaurant chain committed to redefining the meaning of "fast food" by delivering real, wholesome food made entirely from scratch. With a vision to expand to 100 remarkable restaurants by 2034, Fresh Kitchen blends its dedication to high-quality ingredients, superior food standards, and an inspiring company culture. The brand prides itself on using 100% pure olive oil, avoiding seed oils, hand-cutting vegetables, providing antibiotic and hormone-free meats, responsibly sourcing seafood, and maintaining 100% gluten-free recipes. The commitment Fresh Kitchen makes to providing "Good Food Forever" is evident in every aspect of its operations from sourcing... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Must pass a background check
  • Physical ability to stand and walk for 8-10 hours per shift and tolerate varying temperatures
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to handle fast-paced and high-energy kitchen environments
  • Commitment to upholding Fresh Kitchen's values and standards

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years of management experience as a chef, culinary manager, or kitchen manager in a high-volume food-focused restaurant
  • Demonstrated passion for back-of-house leadership, culinary excellence, and operational execution
  • Experience operating in a scratch kitchen or a similarly high-standard food operation
  • Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable
  • Strong knowledge of inventory management, prep systems, and food cost controls
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
  • Culinary education or formal training is a plus, not required

Job Duties

  • Lead and manage back-of-house kitchen operations to ensure food quality, speed, and consistency
  • Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring the kitchen is always inspection-ready
  • Coach and develop kitchen team members in real-time to build a high-performance culture
  • Manage inventory, set pars, control yields, and implement waste reduction strategies
  • Create effective labor schedules for optimal team deployment
  • Partner with front-of-house management to align kitchen and service flow
  • Conduct regular audits and close any operational or safety gaps promptly

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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