Executive Kitchen Manager

Goop-Food-Group-LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Employee discount

Bonus potential

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

goop kitchen is looking for an Executive Kitchen Manager (Chef de Cuisine) to lead daily culinary operations in our San Francisco concept. You will ensure high-quality, health-conscious, and allergen-friendly dishes aligned with our standards.

Collaborating with the Director of Kitchen Operations and staff, you will mentor a diverse team, optimize costs, uphold HACCP guidelines, and drive innovation while delivering exceptional customer experiences in a fast-casual setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years leading a high-volume kitchen or culinary operation
• Experience managing P&L, labor, and food cost targets
• Proven track record mentoring and motivating kitchen staff
• ServSafe or other food safety certification
• Bilingual Spanish/English required

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to ensure health-conscious, allergen-friendly meals
• Oversee menu execution, recipe adherence, portion control and ingredient quality
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff for high performance
• Collaborate with suppliers to source fresh, sustainable ingredients and manage inventory
• Enforce food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Staff mentorship

Food safety cert

Bilingual Spanish/English

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 Director of Kitchen Operations, Area CDC, and kitchen staff to maintain the integrity of our menu, drive innovation in our offerings, and support Goop Kitchen’s mission of promoting nutritious, flavorful, and sustainable eating.

• Culinary Leadership: Lead kitchen operations, ensuring that all food preparation and presentation meet Goop Kitchen’s high standards for health-conscious and allergen-friendly meals.


• Menu Execution: Oversee the consistent execution of Goop Kitchen's menu items, including recipe adherence, portion control, and ingredient quality.


• Staff Supervision: Manage and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring a positive and efficient working environment while maintaining high performance and productivity.


• Inventory & Sourcing: Collaborate with suppliers to source fresh, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, and manage inventory to minimize waste while maximizing efficiency.


• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure that all food safety protocols, kitchen hygiene standards, and health regulations are strictly followed, including allergen management and HACCP guidelines.


• Cost Management: Monitor food and labor costs to ensure they are within budget, while maintaining high-quality standards in product and service.


• Quality Control: Conduct regular quality checks on food preparation, taste, and presentation to ensure consistency with Goop Kitchen’s brand.

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.