Executive Kitchen Manager

Goop-Food-Group-LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Cell phone reimbursement

Employee discount

Dynamic environment

Brand impact

Job summary

goop kitchen is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager (Chef de Cuisine) in San Diego to oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring high-quality, health-conscious menus and consistent presentation.

You will lead a team, manage inventory and costs, ensure food safety and HACCP compliance, and collaborate with Market Director and kitchen staff to deliver nutritious, sustainable meals across shifts. This role offers growth within a delivery-forward concept and a dynamic, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven experience leading a high-volume kitchen or culinary operation.
• Experience managing P&L, labor cost, and food cost targets.
• Proven track record of mentoring and motivating kitchen staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring food preparation and presentation meet health-conscious standards.
• Oversee menu execution, recipe adherence, portion control, and ingredient quality.
• Manage staff supervision and development, building a high-performing team.
• Control inventory, minimize waste, and monitor costs against budget.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and HACCP guidelines.
• Conduct regular quality checks on food preparation and presentation.
• Own day-to-day kitchen performance and resolve issues before guest impact.

Skills

Culinary leadership

P&L management

Staff development

Food safety

Bilingual – Spanish/English

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Description

The Executive Kitchen Manager or as we call them, the Chef de Cuisine (CDC), at goop kitchen will be responsible for overseeing the daily culinary operations of the kitchen, ensuring the preparation and execution of high-quality dishes in line with our clean, health-conscious standards. This position will work closely with the Market Director, Director of Kitchen Operations, Area CDC, and kitchen staff, the CDC safeguards the integrity of the menu, drives operational excellence, and leads a team that brings goop kitchen’s mission — nutritious, flavorful, and sustainable eating — to life in every shift.

• Culinary Leadership: Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring food preparation and presentation consistently meet goop kitchen’s standards for health-conscious, allergen-friendly meals.
• Menu Execution: Oversee consistent execution of goop kitchen’s menu, including recipe adherence, portion control, and ingredient quality across every station.
• Staff Supervision & Development: Manage, mentor, and develop kitchen staff, building a positive, high-performing team and bench strength for future leaders.
• Inventory & Cost Management: Manage inventory to minimize waste and maximize efficiency; monitor food and labor costs against budget while maintaining goop kitchen’s quality standards in product and service.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to food safety protocols, kitchen hygiene standards, and health regulations, including allergen management and HACCP guidelines.
• Quality Control: Conduct regular quality checks on food preparation, taste, and presentation to ensure consistency with the goop kitchen brand.
• Operational Ownership: Serve as the final point of accountability for the kitchen’s day-to-day performance, stepping in to resolve issues before they reach the guest.

Requirements

Required

• At least 2 years of proven experience leading a high volume kitchen or culinary operation (e.g.. Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, General Manager)
• Experience managing P&L, labor cost, and food cost targets
• Proven track record of managing, mentoring, motivating kitchen staff at all levels
• ServSafe certification or other relevant food safety certification
• Bilingual — Spanish/English

Preferred

• Experience supporting new restaurant openings or multi-location operations
• Background in health-forward, clean-ingredient, made-to-order kitchen concepts
• Experience with delivery-first or digital food concepts

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Bonus potential
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k match
• Annual cell phone reimbursement
• Employee discount.
• Opportunity to build and work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on a rapidly growing brand.

About goop kitchen

goop kitchen is an upscale fast-casual concept, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2021, serving real, clean, and delicious food made-to-order. The brand focuses on thoughtfully sourced ingredients and chef-driven menus designed primarily for delivery and takeout.