Kitchen Area Manager (All genders)

HelloFresh; Verden (Aller); Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Learning budget

Discounts on Factor boxes

Salary & 30 days vacation

Well-being initiatives

Mobility support

Company pension scheme

Zusammenfassung

HelloFresh in Verden (Aller), Niedersachsen, is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for a 24-month contract. You will lead the kitchen team, ensure food quality and safety, and drive staff development in a high-volume setting. English resumes are welcomed; German language assets may be required for operations.

The role focuses on hands-on leadership, staffing continuity, clear cross-shift communication, and strict adherence to SOPs and GMP standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on culinary leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong people management skills with coaching and accountability.
• Deep knowledge of food safety and GMP requirements.

Aufgaben

• Lead shift operations end-to-end: production efficiency, food quality, food safety, and workplace safety.
• Mentor and develop kitchen supervisors, driving their leadership growth.
• Manage staffing continuity across planned and unplanned absences to keep production uninterrupted.
• Conduct performance reviews, feedback sessions, and disciplinary processes.
• Own the shift handover process with clear cross-shift communication.
• Coordinate kitchen throughput hourly to meet service deadlines.
• Enforce SOPs, GMP standards, and food safety protocols.
• Escalate issues promptly to the right function (maintenance, procurement, HR, etc.).

Kenntnisse

Culinary leadership

People management

Attention to detail

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Food safety & GMP

Jobbeschreibung

Your role

As a Senior Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in leading our kitchen team to success by utilizing core competencies such as time management, effective communication, attention to detail, food safety knowledge, flexibility, leadership, food preparation skills, focus under pressure, physical stamina, and a refined palate. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth operation of the kitchen, the development of culinary staff, and the delivery of exceptional dining experiences.

This role is available for a 24-month contract (extension possible). Please submit your resume in English.

Your area of responsibility

• Lead shift operations end-to-end: production efficiency, food quality, food safety, and workplace safety
• Mentor and develop kitchen supervisors, driving their operational capability and leadership growth
• Manage staffing continuity across planned and unplanned absences to keep production uninterrupted
• Conduct performance reviews, feedback sessions, and disciplinary processes in line with HR and company policy
• Own the shift handover process, maintaining clear cross-shift communication and resolving bottlenecks before they escape
• Coordinate kitchen throughput on an hourly basis, prioritizing tasks to meet service deadlines
• Enforce SOPs, GMP standards, and food safety protocols — no exceptions
• Escalate issues to the right function promptly: Equipment issues → Maintenance/ Supply gaps → Procurement/Logistics Food safety concerns → FSQA HR/conduct matters → Human Resources Major operational blockers → Area Manager / Department Head

Your profile

• Hands-on culinary leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong people management skills — coaching, feedback, and accountability
• High attention to detail in food preparation, recipe adherence, and quality standards
• Decisive under pressure, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Clear communicator across teams and departments
• Deep knowledge of food safety and GMP requirements

What We Offer You

• Growth & Development: Internal training opportunities plus a yearly Learning & Development budget
• Food & Lifestyle: Discounts on Factor_-boxes
• Compensation & Vacation: Competitive salary and 30 days of vacation
• Health & Well-being: Access to well-being initiatives, with discounted fitness offers currently being rolled out
• Future Benefits: We’re working on introducing additional perks, including mobility support and a company pension scheme, to give our team even more flexibility and security

German or English language certificates and documents regarding residence and work permits are welcome.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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