Senior Culinary Operations Manager

CookUnity • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

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 company is expanding beyond delivery to become an innovative marketplace. The Sr. Culinary Operations Manager will provide operational oversight and leadership to a growing team, managing the optimization and execution of kitchen operations. This role involves ensuring recipe consistency, managing production, food safety, quality control, packaging training, and organizing cleaning duties. A key responsibility is the successful packaging and execution of allergy meals, requiring meticulous attention to detail. The ultimate goal is to partner with the chef community, ensuring they have the resources for optimal menu strategy and execution.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Restaurant / Food Manufacturing / High Volume Commercial Kitchen
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations
• Food Handlers License
• Proficiency with Google apps (Gmail, drive, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Experience working with and sourcing ingredients
• 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 operations, with a hands-on approach
• Ensure access to, and maintain inventory of smallwares for food production
• Manage, coach, and motivate a team of associates and supervisors, providing them with the necessary equipment, training, and quality direction
• Provide a hospitable experience for our chefs and incorporate solutions to drive an efficient and frictionless experience
• 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)
• 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 holidays off
• Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1
• Eligible for bi-annual performance bonus
• Family leave: 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid
• 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
• Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle
• Personalized Spanish coach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed