Chef De Cuisine
About The Position
The Chef de Cuisine (CDC) at goop kitchen oversees daily culinary operations and ensures high-quality dishes are prepared and executed in line with clean, health-conscious standards. Working closely with the Director of Kitchen Operations, Area CDC, and kitchen staff, the CDC maintains menu integrity, drives innovation, and supports goop kitchen’s mission of promoting nutritious, flavorful, and sustainable eating. The role leads kitchen operations and oversees menu execution, staff supervision, inventory and ingredient sourcing, health and safety compliance, cost management, and quality control. It includes ensuring food preparation and presentation meet health-conscious and allergen-friendly standards, recipes and portions are consistent, sustainable ingredients are sourced, waste is minimized, costs remain within budget, and food safety protocols and regulations are followed.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of proven experience leading a high-volume kitchen or culinary operation, such as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or General Manager.
- Experience managing P&L, labor cost, and food cost targets.
- Proven track record managing, mentoring, and motivating kitchen staff at all levels.
- ServSafe certification or another relevant food safety certification.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting new restaurant openings or multi-location operations.
- Background in health-forward, clean-ingredient, made-to-order kitchen concepts.
- Experience with delivery-first or digital food concepts.
Responsibilities
- Lead kitchen operations and ensure food preparation and presentation meet health-conscious and allergen-friendly standards.
- Oversee consistent execution of menu items, including recipe adherence, portion control, and ingredient quality.
- Manage and mentor kitchen staff, supporting an efficient, positive working environment and strong productivity.
- Collaborate with suppliers to source fresh, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients; manage inventory to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
- Ensure food safety protocols, kitchen hygiene standards, health regulations, allergen management, and HACCP guidelines are followed.
- Monitor food and labor costs to keep them within budget while maintaining quality standards.
- Conduct regular quality checks of food preparation, taste, and presentation for consistency with the brand.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Bonus potential.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) match.
- Annual cell phone reimbursement.
- Employee discount.
- Opportunity to build and work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a rapidly growing brand.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
