Culinary Manager Exempt

Landed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off organic meals daily

20% off in-store purchases

Bonuses and sales rewards

Huge opportunities for career growth

401k with 3% match, Paid Vacation, and

Health Benefits

Job summary

Erewhon Market is hiring a Culinary Manager to lead the kitchen and café operations, working with the Café Manager to achieve top food quality and profitability. You will oversee scheduling, inventory, catering orders, and menu offerings while driving financial performance.

The role requires at least 5 years in kitchen operations and 2 years in management, strong leadership and communication, and a Food Handler’s Manager Certificate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in kitchen operations and 2 years in a management role.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills required.
• Analytical thinker with strong numerical aptitude and ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and café operations to ensure high food quality and profitability.
• Manage Culinary operations including scheduling, inventory, catering orders, and food offerings.
• Drive top-line sales, monitor food costs, and manage labor according to business needs.
• Educate and lead Culinary Team on SOPs, seasonal menus, and offerings.
• Collaborate with Café Manager on daily operations, staffing, and product offerings.
• Ensure compliance with Health Department food safety measures and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Food Handler’s Manager Certificate

Job description

Join the movement! Erewhon Market is helping shape the future of health and wellness, and we’re continuing to grow. Our culture is driven by passionate leaders, supportive teams, and a shared commitment to offering high-quality food and wellness products. With multiple locations and more on the way, there are plenty of opportunities to grow with us!

What we offer:

• $80000 - $100000 / year (based on experience)
• 50% off organic meals daily
• 20% off in-store purchases
• Bonuses and sales rewards (for some departments)
• HUGE opportunities for career growth
• 401k with 3% match, Paid Vacation, Health Benefits and much more…

What You Will Do:

• The Culinary Manager will oversee the kitchen and café operations of the Erewhon store at hand. They will work in tandem with the Café Manager to ensure that the overall operations achieve the highest possible level of food quality and operating profitability.
• Responsible for overseeing the overall Culinary Food Service Operations for the store in compliance with Erewhon’s mission and vision.
• Overseeing Culinary operations including, but not limited to: scheduling, inventory, catering orders, ordering, signage and management of food offerings.
• Grow and drive financial success of the Café by monitoring top lines sales, food cost and managing labor based on business needs.
• Inspire and lead Culinary Team by educating them on company standard operating procedures, seasonal menus & items being provided.
• Working closely with Cafe Manager on daily operations, food offerings and staffing.
• Adheres to the Health Department’s food and safety measures, ensuring that the café is setup for success during routine site visits.
• Maintains clear communication with Executive Culinary & Commissary Teams on a daily basis.
• Scheduling kitchen employees in conjunction with business forecasts and predetermined budget.
• Controlling food cost in accordance with budget and by establishing purchasing specifications, storeroom requisition systems, product storage requirements and waste control procedures.
• Reviewing and directing monthly inventory process at month end.
• Developing guidelines and standards for sanitation, hygiene, and avoidance of food-borne diseases including training kitchen staff in sanitation practices and establishing cleaning schedules, stock rotation schedules, refrigeration temperature control points, and other sanitary control.
• Interviewing, hiring, evaluating, rewarding and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate.
• Developing staffing models for store tied into volume and ensuring that the staff operates at those levels.
• Ensuring that the Culinary Assistant Manager develops to their maximum potential. Reviewing performance of the Culinary Assistant Manager and other food-function managers.

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in overall operations of the kitchen and 2 years in a management role.
• Two years school food service experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills required.
• Candidate must be an analytical thinker, great with numbers and able to make quick decisions and adjust to consistent change in daily routine well.
• Candidate must be a forward and proactive thinker able see when changes are required and make them happen in a timeless and seamless manner.
• Food Handler’s Manager Certificate.

Erewhon Market is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.

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