Culinary Operations Coordinator
About The Position
The Culinary Operations Coordinator is a key member of the culinary leadership team, providing administrative and operational support for a high-volume, fast-paced food and beverage operation. This position is responsible for coordinating labor administration, scheduling, departmental communications, operational documentation, and day-to-day organizational initiatives that support the success of the culinary team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in an environment that demands accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional execution.
Requirements
- Highly organized
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptable
- Thrives in an environment that demands accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional execution.
Responsibilities
- Support daily culinary operations through administrative leadership and operational coordination.
- Assist culinary leadership with coaching, documentation, and departmental procedures.
- Help maintain food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and operational standards.
- Communicate purchasing needs and inventory concerns to minimize shortages and waste.
- Maintain accurate employee timekeeping and labor records while ensuring payroll information is current.
- Coordinate monthly scheduling, employee availability, and labor planning to meet operational needs.
- Prepare and distribute staff schedules while ensuring compliance with company policies and labor agreements.
- Monitor labor reporting and assist culinary leadership with daily labor forecasting and budget tracking.
- Provide administrative support to the Executive Chef and culinary leadership team.
- Maintain department calendars, office organization, supplies, and operational filing systems.
- Prepare banquet event packets, operational documents, reports, and other departmental materials.
- Ensure all department records remain organized, accurate, and audit-ready.
- Prepare daily operational packets including menus, prep lists, schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain current menus, recipes, and production materials across all culinary locations.
- Coordinate updates to culinary documentation and operational resources.
- Support onboarding and daily administrative needs of chefs and culinary supervisors.
- Maintain food safety documentation and temperature logs for all culinary locations.
- Monitor sanitation documentation and assist leadership with compliance reporting.
- Ensure required operational records are completed, filed, and maintained.
- Support HACCP initiatives and departmental food safety programs.
- Maintain culinary office organization and visual management systems.
- Coordinate kitchen labeling, signage, and operational materials.
- Manage inventory and replenishment of office and first aid supplies.
- Assist in maintaining organized workspaces that support efficient daily operations.
- Coordinate departmental communications on behalf of culinary leadership.
- Prepare professional correspondence, reports, and operational updates.
- Ensure timely communication between culinary leadership and support teams.
- Assist with internal communications and departmental engagement initiatives.
Benefits
- Instapay (early access to your wages)
- High interest savings both through the EVEN app
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Program
- Discount Marketplace
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
