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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
401k Match
profit sharing bonus
Paid Time Off
Free Meals

Job Description

Fresh Kitchen is a progressive and innovative restaurant company that is redefining the concept of fast food by focusing on real food made from scratch. Founded with the mission to deliver Good Food Forever, Fresh Kitchen stands apart by serving meals prepared using 100 percent pure olive oil, hand-cut vegetables, antibiotic and hormone-free meats, responsibly sourced seafood, and entirely gluten-free recipes. Their commitment to quality ingredients and transparent cooking processes reflects their dedication to providing food that customers can feel truly good about. As a fast-casual dining establishment, Fresh Kitchen is rapidly expanding with an ambitious vision to open 100... Show More

Job Requirements

  • must have 5+ years management experience as a chef, culinary manager, or kitchen manager
  • strong back-of-house leadership skills
  • experience in a scratch kitchen or food-focused operation
  • proven coaching and team development abilities
  • solid inventory management and food cost control knowledge
  • ability to thrive in high-energy fast-paced kitchen
  • strong communication and problem-solving capabilities
  • flexible availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • servsafe certification or willingness to obtain
  • background check clearance
  • physical ability to stand and walk 8-10 hours per shift and work in varying temperatures

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years management experience as a chef, culinary manager, or kitchen manager in a high-volume, food-focused restaurant
  • strong back-of-house leadership with passion for food and execution
  • experience in scratch kitchen or food-focused operation with high quality standards
  • proven 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
  • ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • servsafe certified or willingness to obtain
  • culinary education or formal training is a plus but not required

Job Duties

  • lead the kitchen team and set the tone for back-of-house standards every shift
  • coach stations in real time and build systems that support speed, consistency, and quality
  • partner with managing partner, assistant culinary manager, and restaurant operations manager to align back-of-house execution with front-of-house flow and online ordering
  • ensure food quality, speed, consistency, kitchen flow, sanitation, readiness, staffing, coaching, accountability, and training
  • manage inventory accuracy, pars, yields, waste reduction, and food cost control
  • create smart schedules and deploy the right people in the right places
  • maintain kitchen organization, ensure health and safety compliance, and keep the kitchen inspection-ready

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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