Chef de Cuisine: Lead Healthy, High-Impact Kitchen

Goop Kitchen; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Cell phone reimbursement

Employee discount

Innovative environment

Job summary

Goop Kitchen seeks an Executive Kitchen Manager (Chef de Cuisine) in Sunnyvale, CA to oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring high-quality, health-conscious dishes are prepared and executed to brand standards. This role collaborates with the Director of Kitchen Operations and supports menu integrity while driving innovation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of leadership in high-volume kitchens, experience with P&L, and food-cost targets, plus ServSafe or equivalent certification; bilingual

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of proven experience leading a high volume kitchen or culinary operation.
• Experience managing P&L, labor cost, and food cost targets.
• Proven track record of managing, mentoring, motivating kitchen staff at all levels.
• ServSafe certification or other relevant food safety certification.
• Bilingual — Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Lead kitchen operations, ensuring health-conscious, allergen-friendly meals meet standards.
• Menu Execution: Oversee consistent execution of Goop Kitchen's menu, including recipe adherence and portion control.
• Staff Supervision: Manage and mentor kitchen staff for a positive, efficient environment.
• Inventory & Sourcing: Source fresh, seasonal ingredients and manage inventory to minimize waste.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce food safety protocols, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Cost Management: Monitor food and labor costs to stay within budget while maintaining quality.
• Quality Control: Conduct regular checks on food prep, taste, and presentation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Food cost management

Bilingual Spanish/English

ServSafe certification

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Goop Kitchen seeks an Executive Kitchen Manager (Chef de Cuisine) in Sunnyvale, CA to oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring high-quality, health-conscious dishes are prepared and executed to brand standards. This role collaborates with the Director of Kitchen Operations and supports menu integrity while driving innovation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of leadership in high-volume kitchens, experience with P&L, and food-cost targets, plus ServSafe or equivalent certification; bilingual