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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
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Fresh Kitchen is revolutionizing the concept of fast food by delivering real, high-quality food made from scratch, using ingredients and standards you can truly feel good about. As a modern restaurant brand, Fresh Kitchen stands out through its commitment to purity and nutrition, featuring 100% pure olive oil instead of seed oils, hand-cut vegetables, antibiotic and hormone-free meats, responsibly sourced seafood, and a 100% gluten-free recipe lineup. This dedication to quality forms the foundation of their philosophy, which they proudly call Good Food Forever.

Founded with an ambitious vision to grow to 100 remarkable restaurants by 2034, Fresh Kitchen... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must have at least 5 years of management experience in culinary leadership
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate kitchen teams
  • Experience working in a scratch kitchen environment committed to high food quality
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and inventory control
  • Ability to manage labor and costs effectively
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • ServSafe certification required or willingness to obtain
  • Must be able to stand and walk for 8-10 hours per shift
  • Must pass a background check
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years management experience as a chef, culinary manager, or kitchen manager in a high-volume, food-focused restaurant
  • Proven strong back-of-house leadership with passion for food and execution
  • Experience in scratch kitchens or food-focused operations with high-quality standards
  • Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable
  • Solid understanding of inventory, prep systems, and food cost controls
  • Comfortable leading in a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • ServSafe certified or willingness to obtain
  • Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Culinary education or formal training is a plus but not required

Job Duties

  • Manage product and execution focusing on food quality, speed, consistency, and kitchen flow
  • Ensure food safety and uphold sanitation, readiness, and standards without compromise
  • Lead back-of-house staffing, coaching, accountability, training, and team development
  • Control costs through inventory accuracy, pars, yields, and waste reduction
  • Develop and implement smart labor deployment and scheduling
  • Coach kitchen stations in real time and build systems supporting speed and quality
  • Collaborate with management to align back-of-house and front-of-house operations and optimize online ordering and catering flow

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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