Culinary Operations Lead — Hospitality & Innovation

Nestlé; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Solon, Ohio is seeking a culinary operations partner to lead coordination of activities for the NDC Solon culinary team, bringing a hospitality mindset to every interaction, event, and behind-the-scenes detail. This role is the operational backbone of our kitchen — ensuring our chefs, guests, and cross-functional partners experience seamless execution, warm service, and a well-run culinary environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 5 years’ experience in kitchen, hospitality, catering, cafeteria, and/ or other relevant environments.
• Sanitation knowledge in food handling.
• Limited travel required.
• Comfort working across cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and execute culinary team product tastings and special events
• Ensure excellence in planning and execution of NDC visits involving the culinary team
• Provide work calendar coordination and planning that supports the chefs in all activities
• Procure all raw materials needed for the chefs
• Influence event logistics from concept to clean up
• Support all shopping and supply, equipment and ingredient needs
• Manage PCard for the culinary team
• Coordinate international shipping of culinary prototypes

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Proactive

Clear communication

Team oriented

Guest-focused

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Nestlé USA in Solon, Ohio is seeking a culinary operations partner to lead coordination of activities for the NDC Solon culinary team, bringing a hospitality mindset to every interaction, event, and behind-the-scenes detail. This role is the operational backbone of our kitchen — ensuring our chefs, guests, and cross-functional partners experience seamless execution, warm service, and a well-run culinary environment.