Kitchen Manager (Executive Sous Chefs)

HelloFresh is a leading global food solutions company dedicated to transforming the way people eat by providing high-quality food and diverse recipes tailored for various meal occasions. Over the past decade, HelloFresh has established itself as the world’s foremost meal kit company, expanding its reach across 18 countries on three continents. The company’s innovative weekly boxes, filled with exciting recipes and fresh ingredients, have cultivated a vibrant community of customers who value delicious, healthy, and sustainable meal options. The HelloFresh Group encompasses several renowned brands, including HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz, exemplifying its commitment to catering to a wide array of culinary preferences and dietary needs.

At HelloFresh, we embrace a diverse and inclusive culture, championing equality and respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds or identities. The company is committed to fostering a safe, collaborative, and dynamic work environment where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose. This ethos extends to the communities we serve and the partners we collaborate with, ensuring that inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. HelloFresh also prioritizes employee well-being by offering comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities, helping each individual thrive personally and professionally.

We are currently seeking an Executive Sous Chef for our Factor_ brand, a prestigious arm of HelloFresh focused on delivering premium meals designed to elevate customer performance through exceptional taste and nutrition. This role demands a culinary production expert with strong leadership skills to oversee kitchen operations that produce high volumes of meals while maintaining quality, presentation, and food safety standards throughout the production and delivery process. The Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for managing a diverse team, implementing new recipes, and continuously enhancing production processes with precision and creativity.

This leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to influence large-scale culinary production by ensuring every meal meets rigorous standards in taste, appearance, and nutritional value. The Executive Sous Chef will apply expertise in food safety regulations such as HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA guidelines, while also working closely with corporate executive chefs and R&D teams to innovate and refine recipes and processes. Additionally, this role requires hands-on involvement in various production stages—from pre-operation setup to cooking, assembly, and cooling—demonstrating flexibility and dedication to maintaining excellence in every aspect of the kitchen's function.

Ideal candidates are passionate about food, curious problem solvers who seek continuous improvement and have strong communication skills. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing big-picture ideation with tactical execution. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or a related field, alongside over five years of experience managing large-scale kitchen operations including commissaries, banquet services, or catering. Familiarity with specialized diets such as Paleo, Ketogenic, Low/Slow Carb, and Mind Diets is essential.

HelloFresh offers a competitive hourly wage with salary ranging from $82,200 to $92,450 USD for this role, including a 401K company match that vests immediately, team bonus opportunities, generous paid time off, flexible attendance policies, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits effective from day one. Employees also receive significant discounts on meal subscriptions across HelloFresh’s family brands and have access to Employee Resource Groups supporting various identities and communities. Joining HelloFresh means becoming part of a mission-driven company disrupting the traditional food supply chain industry, committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation.