Culinary Lead & Kitchen Ops Manager

ISS Facility Services - North America; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Disability insurance

Comprehensive leave program

Job summary

ISS Guckenheimer is seeking a Sous Chef - Driver to lead hands-on culinary operations and act as an on-the-ground operational driver for the food program. The role ensures alignment with client culture, ISS Guckenheimer standards, OSHA, and Health Department regulations while leading daily kitchen execution, food quality, and team performance.

The position requires culinary expertise, frontline leadership, and a valid Driver's License with an MVR check, as operating a company vehicle is

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• Experience in high-volume food service or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and HACCP standards.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of menu presentation, merchandising, and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop BOH team members to drive performance and engagement.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, production sheets, pars, and recipe execution.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards with zero violations.
• Act as a brand representative and support client guest experience.
• Assist with scheduling, labor deployment, and cost-control efforts.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

ISS Guckenheimer is seeking a Sous Chef - Driver to lead hands-on culinary operations and act as an on-the-ground operational driver for the food program. The role ensures alignment with client culture, ISS Guckenheimer standards, OSHA, and Health Department regulations while leading daily kitchen execution, food quality, and team performance.

The position requires culinary expertise, frontline leadership, and a valid Driver's License with an MVR check, as operating a company vehicle is