Culinary Operations Manager

CookUnity•Seattle, WA

10h•$80,000 - $82,000

About The Position

CookUnity is a platform that connects people with chefs to deliver fresh, ready-to-eat meals. Founded in 2018, CookUnity aims to empower chefs to nourish the world. The Culinary Operations Manager will provide operational oversight and leadership to a growing team, managing the optimization and execution of kitchen operations. This role involves partnering with the chef community to ensure optimal menu strategy and execution, and collaborating across departments to enhance the customer experience.

Requirements

3+ years of Supervisor or Management experience in Food Manufacturing and/or High Volume Commercial Kitchen
In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations
Servsafe certification or willing to complete upon hiring
Proficiency with Google apps (Gmail, Drive, spreadsheets, etc.)
Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ambiguity and change
Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
Being able to speak conversational Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver strategic operational leadership across all aspects of Kitchen and Marketplace operations, with a hands-on approach
Manage, coach, and motivate a team of associates and supervisors, providing them with the necessary equipment, training, and quality direction
Lead growth and development of direct team including performance management and professional development
Maintain weekly and monthly financial reporting (forecasting, labor, food cost, and revenue)
Partner with Supply Chain for an accurate ordering of materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand
Maintain relationships with Local and National purveyors
Oversee the Marketplace team to ensure all ingredients are properly sourced and received daily, and perform weekly inventory counts
Maintain a work environment that guarantees and promotes food & team safety, ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Sustainability policies at all times
Collaborate with Chef's onboarding and implementation of new menu items, as well as ensuring recipe accuracy during food production

Benefits

Health Insurance coverage
PTO policy and paid sick days
Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1
Eligible for bi-annual performance bonus
Paid Family leave
Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises
A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly
Access a range of perks tailored to you, including learning opportunities, wellness memberships, delivery apps, and more through our comprehensive benefit platform
Personalized Spanish coach
Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!
5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical