Culinary Director - Multi-Unit Prepared Foods Leader

Mollie Stone's; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Mollie Stone's Markets is seeking a Culinary Director to lead Prepared Foods across multiple Bay Area locations, directing recipe development, food costing, production standards, and staff training. You will drive menu innovation and elevate the Prepared Foods program to engage guests and boost sales.

The role demands senior leadership experience, strong collaboration with Culinary teams, and a commitment to quality, health, and safety standards. Travel across SF Bay stores is required.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in prepared foods and multi-unit culinary operations.
• Seven or more years managing staff across multiple locations.
• Three+ years in senior leadership overseeing multiple locations.
• Experience building elevated food programs and merchandising strategies.
• Knowledge of diverse dietary foods.
• MS Office experience (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Experience with Food Management Software.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight for production across all Prepared Foods venues.
• Ensure food quality, freshness, and presentation meet health and company standards.
• Maintain productivity and keep kitchen schedules within budget.
• Ensure recipes are followed using correct tools and measurements.
• Oversee catering production.
• Minimize waste and maintain records to meet targets.
• Provide outstanding customer service and lead by example.
• Lead hiring, training, and retaining kitchen staff.
• Maximize sales through prep, storage, rotation, stocking and merchandising.
• Ensure compliance with Weights & Measures, health, sanitation and safe practices.
• Maintain clean, sanitary working and shopping environments.
• Perform opening, mid, and closing duties and verify signs and pricing.
• Report safety hazards promptly.
• Develop and implement SOPs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary operations

Staff management

Multi-location leadership

Food safety standards

Dietary foods knowledge

MS Office

Food management software

Tools

MS Office

Food Management Software

Job description

Mollie Stone's Markets is seeking a Culinary Director to lead Prepared Foods across multiple Bay Area locations, directing recipe development, food costing, production standards, and staff training. You will drive menu innovation and elevate the Prepared Foods program to engage guests and boost sales.

The role demands senior leadership experience, strong collaboration with Culinary teams, and a commitment to quality, health, and safety standards. Travel across SF Bay stores is required.