Senior Manager, Executive Chef
Senior Manager, Executive Chef
Factor_ a brand of HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Manager, Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations that will delight our loyal customers’ taste buds and provide optimal nutrition to elevate their performance. This cuisine is produced in large volumes while maintaining integrity and presentation before, during and after transit. Someone who has a creative eye and is detail oriented. Someone who can lead a team to execute with repeatability.
You will...
- Oversee product quality and food safety in a mass production kitchen
- Ensure the execution of new recipes, training and oversight of kitchen staff to implement new recipes as well as part improve existing recipes.
- Develop and implement process controls in a kitchen environment
- Validate consistent, premium taste, appearance and performance of every meal leaving our high-volume kitchen
- Train and lead other members of the team throughout the various parts of production including pre-op, cooking, assembly, cooling, etc.
- Implement and adhere to gold standards of food quality and food safety
- Leverage hands on knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations
- Continuously improve product quality and process steps with support of Corporate Executive chef and R&D chefs
- Prepares weekly cook schedules and reviews/approves payroll in assistance with HR
- Development of training and the provision of professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff
- Assumes complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef
- Able to work in any station as assigned by the Executive Chef
- Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, eye appeal and flavor of foods
- Submits Requests for maintenance, repairs and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment
- Review, coordinate, and communicate timing; making proper adjustments to accommodate.
You are…
- Curious: Always seeking to understand “why”. Always looking to make things better.
- Passionate: You are driven by a love for what you do.
- Optimistic: The ability to bounce back quickly when something doesn’t work.
- Action Orient: Knowing when to shift from planning to doing. Willingness to get your hands dirty.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passionate for staying up to speed on the most current research on the science of nutrition Ability to flex between big picture ideation and tactical execution
- A Self-starter, take initiative and get stuff done with a high degree of excellence
At a minimum, you have...
- BS degree in Culinary Arts or similar qualifications preferred
- 5+ years’ experience running a commissary or large restaurant/banquet/catering
- Familiarity with USDA/FDA guidelines
- Strong understanding of the Paleo Diet, Ketogenic Diet, low/slow carb and Mind Diet
- Skilled at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing projects and activities
- Lean six sigma experience a plus
- Passionate about helping people achieve their goals and improve themselves
You’ll get…
- Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation, and company equity plan based on role
- Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Up to 75% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
- Access to 7 different Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including those for BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
- Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.