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We are looking for a high-level Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef with a strong background in training, recipe execution, and quality checks to streamline and improve our food manufacturing processes while leading and managing daily kitchen operations. This role will drive continuous improvement in production efficiency, quality, and safety by combining industrial engineering techniques with practical kitchen management operations with a focus on quality control, safety, and team management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement systems for process control, labor utilization, and inventory management.
- Use data analysis to drive continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and other departments to ensure processes meet food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Document process standards, work instructions, and best practices to maintain consistency and quality. Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards such as HACCP, FSMA, and GMP.
- WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IDENTIFYING PROCESS ISSUES, WRITING DETAILED PROCEDURES/SOPS FOR SAID ISSUES OR PROCESSES, FIXING THE ISSUE/PROCESS, TRAIN EMPLOYEES, ENFORCE THE SOPS/PROCEDURES
Commissary Kitchen Management
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including staff management, training, and scheduling to ensure production targets are met.
- Ensure food safety, cleanliness, line checks, and quality standards are upheld in the kitchen.
- Manage ingredient sourcing, inventory, and supplies, coordinating closely with procurement and planning teams.
- Train kitchen staff on production efficiency, food safety protocols, and sanitation standards.
- Implement quality control checks and adjust processes as needed to maintain product consistency.
- MUST BE PROCESS-ORIENTED, STRONG LINE CHECK EXPERIENCE, HAVE STRONG MATH SKILLS, AND HIGH INTEGRITY
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in a Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, or Corporate Kitchen Trainer role with strong SOPs, organization, recipe writing, and admin skills. Some corporate restaurant experience will be required.
- Strong understanding of food safety standards. ServSafe Manager Certified preferred.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team in a fast-paced food production setting.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred
- Must be process-oriented
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with mathematical proficiency.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Monday-Friday daytime work schedules
At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 149514
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Trish Cram