Corporate Chef / Production Manager

Juan Pollo Franchising Inc.; California; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) + company match

Descripción de la vacante

Juan Pollo Franchising Inc. seeks a visionary culinary leader to build and guide a new central commissary within a growing restaurant network.

You will lead start-up operations, develop menu concepts, and drive cost management to maximize profitability. You will mentor production teams, implement standards, and align commissary output with restaurant needs, shaping the brand's future across multiple locations.

Formación

• Culinary degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership in culinary production or multi-unit restaurants.
• Proven experience with menu development and food costing.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with production planning systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a high-volume, evolving environment.
• Experience in purchasing, distribution, or inventory management is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead startup and ongoing operations to establish central commissary standards.
• Drive menu development and R&D for new and existing items.
• Oversee procurement, quality, and vendor testing.
• Develop and mentor culinary and production teams.
• Align commissary output with restaurant needs and cost controls.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

P&L management

Team development

Operational leadership

Cross-functional communication

Procurement oversight

Educación

Culinary degree or equivalent

Herramientas

Production planning software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Responsibilities

Start-Up Leadership & Operations

• Collaborate with leadership to establish and refine production standards, procedures, and operational systems for a new central commissary.
• Take an active, hands-on role during start-up and transition phases to ensure teams and processes reach full operational capability.
• Lead a team of production and lead staff, fostering accountability, consistency, and excellence.

Product Development and R&D

• Serve as the primary driver of menu and product innovation for both the commissary and restaurant network.
• Manage R&D processes, documentation, testing, and implementation for new and existing menu items.
• Maintain a strong focus on food and labor cost metrics to optimize profitability.
• Develop training materials and operational documentation to ensure consistent product execution.

Procurement, Quality, & Standards

• Oversee product specifications, purchasing, vendor negotiations, and product testing for food and non-food items.
• Maintain quality assurance across all production lines.
• Support future integration between Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, and Distribution divisions.

Team Development & Communication

• Build, train, and mentor high-performing culinary and production teams.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership, restaurant operators, and department heads.
• Ensure seamless alignment between commissary production and restaurant needs.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership in a culinary production or multi-unit restaurant environment.
• Proven experience with menu development, food costing, and P&L management.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with production planning systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a high-volume, evolving environment.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of an active, working chef.
• Experience in purchasing, distribution, or inventory management is a significant plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build and lead a key operation from the ground up.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented culture that values innovation and operational excellence.
• Professional development investment for the right candidate with a proven record of initiative and results.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) + company match

If you’re a visionary culinary leader ready to make a lasting impact on a growing restaurant group, we want to hear from you.