Culinary Operations Lead: High-Volume Kitchen & Team Growth

Premier Global Links; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness programs

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off and company holidays

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a Culinary Operations Manager to lead high-volume culinary operations, develop teams, and plan menus that balance quality, nutrition, and customer needs.

The role combines culinary expertise with people management and operational strategy, focusing on food safety, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. Leadership and collaboration across stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of culinary management or supervisory experience.
• 1–3+ years of relevant culinary or food service experience.
• Extensive culinary experience in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen or food service environment.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, food preparation, and culinary operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, inventory, or food cost management.
• ServSafe certification.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety practices.
• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations and establish consistent operating standards.
• Manage, coach, and develop culinary team members.
• Support hiring, performance management, and employee development.
• Plan and develop menus based on customer preferences, nutrition, quality, and culinary trends.
• Introduce innovative culinary concepts that enhance the dining experience.
• Oversee purchasing and procurement to maintain ingredient quality and cost efficiency.
• Monitor food quality, preparation standards, portion control, and operational consistency.
• Build effective relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify operational challenges and implement practical process improvements.
• Manage resources effectively to support culinary and business objectives.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Use computer systems and operational tools to improve planning, reporting, and efficiency.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Coaching & development

Purchasing & cost control

ServSafe certification

HACCP knowledge

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Culinary management software

Job description

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a Culinary Operations Manager to lead high-volume culinary operations, develop teams, and plan menus that balance quality, nutrition, and customer needs.

The role combines culinary expertise with people management and operational strategy, focusing on food safety, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. Leadership and collaboration across stakeholders are essential.