Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Salary
Range $106,575.00 - $123,250.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
competitive hourly rate
401k Company Match
Team bonus opportunities
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible attendance policy
Comprehensive health benefits
Employee meal plan discounts
Job Description
HelloFresh is a global leader in the meal kit delivery industry, dedicated to changing the way people eat by providing high-quality food and diverse recipes tailored for various meal occasions. Founded over a decade ago, the company has successfully expanded its presence across 18 countries on three continents, establishing itself as a pioneering food solutions group worldwide. HelloFresh operates several core brands, including HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor, and Youfoodz, each catering to different dietary preferences and culinary styles. The company prides itself on delivering fresh, healthy, and sustainable meal options that inspire and empower its customer community. HelloFresh’s mission resonates with consumers looking for convenient, nutritious, and delicious meal solutions, continually fostering innovation in recipe development and food preparation to enhance customer experience.
The Senior Manager, Executive Chef role at Factor, a HelloFresh brand, is a pivotal culinary leadership position that focuses on overseeing large-scale kitchen operations with a strong emphasis on product quality, food safety, and operational excellence. This role requires a culinary production expert who can effectively manage and lead a high-volume kitchen environment, ensuring every meal meets premium taste, nutritional value, and visual presentation standards throughout production and delivery. The Senior Manager will be responsible for implementing recipes, training kitchen staff, and applying rigorous process controls that uphold the highest standards in food quality and safety, including adherence to HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations. They will collaborate with corporate and research and development chefs to continuously improve products and streamline production methods.
This leadership role is ideal for an individual passionate about culinary innovation, nutrition science, and operational leadership, combining creativity with a detail-oriented approach. The Senior Manager will lead diverse kitchen teams, champion gold standards in food quality and safety, and play a critical role in addressing and resolving quality issues and customer feedback. Additionally, this position involves supervising staffing, payroll, scheduling, and maintaining kitchen security and equipment standards to maximize productivity and quality outcomes. The role demands flexibility, action orientation, and strong communication skills to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment committed to exceeding customer expectations and supporting the company’s mission to disrupt traditional food supply chains with sustainable meal solutions.
The position offers a competitive salary range between $106,575 and $123,250 USD, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, a 401K company match, PTO, and employee discounts on meal plans. HelloFresh is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative work culture where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute. This role invites a self-starter with culinary expertise, leadership experience, and a passion for food science and nutrition to join a forward-thinking company devoted to transforming dining experiences worldwide.
The Senior Manager, Executive Chef role at Factor, a HelloFresh brand, is a pivotal culinary leadership position that focuses on overseeing large-scale kitchen operations with a strong emphasis on product quality, food safety, and operational excellence. This role requires a culinary production expert who can effectively manage and lead a high-volume kitchen environment, ensuring every meal meets premium taste, nutritional value, and visual presentation standards throughout production and delivery. The Senior Manager will be responsible for implementing recipes, training kitchen staff, and applying rigorous process controls that uphold the highest standards in food quality and safety, including adherence to HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations. They will collaborate with corporate and research and development chefs to continuously improve products and streamline production methods.
This leadership role is ideal for an individual passionate about culinary innovation, nutrition science, and operational leadership, combining creativity with a detail-oriented approach. The Senior Manager will lead diverse kitchen teams, champion gold standards in food quality and safety, and play a critical role in addressing and resolving quality issues and customer feedback. Additionally, this position involves supervising staffing, payroll, scheduling, and maintaining kitchen security and equipment standards to maximize productivity and quality outcomes. The role demands flexibility, action orientation, and strong communication skills to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment committed to exceeding customer expectations and supporting the company’s mission to disrupt traditional food supply chains with sustainable meal solutions.
The position offers a competitive salary range between $106,575 and $123,250 USD, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, a 401K company match, PTO, and employee discounts on meal plans. HelloFresh is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative work culture where all employees feel valued and empowered to contribute. This role invites a self-starter with culinary expertise, leadership experience, and a passion for food science and nutrition to join a forward-thinking company devoted to transforming dining experiences worldwide.
Job Requirements
- BS degree in Culinary Arts or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience managing large-scale food production or catering operations
- Knowledge of USDA/FDA food safety regulations
- Understanding of Paleo, Ketogenic, low/slow carb, and Mind diets
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement methodologies preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Passion for nutrition and helping people achieve wellness goals
Job Qualifications
- BS degree in Culinary Arts or similar qualifications
- 5+ years experience running a commissary or large restaurant/banquet/catering
- Familiarity with USDA and FDA guidelines
- Strong understanding of the Paleo, Ketogenic, low/slow carb, and Mind diets
- Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing projects
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma is a plus
- Passionate about helping people achieve their goals and improve themselves
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Data-driven and analytical
- Ability to add structure to ambiguous situations
- Self-starter with a high degree of excellence
Job Duties
- Oversee product quality and food safety in a mass production kitchen
- Ensure the execution of new recipes, training, and oversight of kitchen staff to implement new and improve existing recipes
- Develop and implement process controls in a kitchen environment
- Validate consistent, premium taste, appearance, and performance of every meal leaving the kitchen
- Train and lead team members throughout all production stages including pre-operation, cooking, assembly, cooling
- Implement and adhere to gold standards of food quality and safety
- Leverage knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations
- Continuously improve product quality and processes with support from Corporate Executive and R&D chefs
- Address and resolve product quality issues and customer complaints related to meal production
- Supervise food production personnel, assist with production tasks, ensure consistent attainment of quality and cost standards
- Manage staffing for maximum productivity, control food and payroll costs
- Prepare cook schedules and review payroll with HR
- Supervise, evaluate, and train employees on sanitation, safety, menu planning, and production activities
- Develop training programs and professional development opportunities
- Maintain kitchen security including equipment, food, and supply inventories
- Assume complete charge of the kitchen in Executive Chef’s absence
- Oversee all aspects of food preparation
- Work in any kitchen station as assigned
- Maintain quality, cost, presentation, and flavor standards
- Submit requests for maintenance and upkeep of kitchen and equipment
- Review, coordinate, and communicate timing adjustments before production
- Inspect presentation and quality of food items before production time
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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