Executive Kitchen Manager

Goop Kitchen; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Cell phone reimbursement

Employee discount

Innovative environment

Job summary

Goop Kitchen seeks an Executive Kitchen Manager (Chef de Cuisine) in Sunnyvale, CA to oversee daily culinary operations, ensuring high-quality, health-conscious dishes are prepared and executed to brand standards. This role collaborates with the Director of Kitchen Operations and supports menu integrity while driving innovation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of leadership in high-volume kitchens, experience with P&L, and food-cost targets, plus ServSafe or equivalent certification; bilingual

Qualifications

• At least 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 managing, mentoring, motivating kitchen staff at all levels.
• ServSafe certification or other relevant food safety certification.
• Bilingual — Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Lead kitchen operations, ensuring health-conscious, allergen-friendly meals meet standards.
• Menu Execution: Oversee consistent execution of Goop Kitchen's menu, including recipe adherence and portion control.
• Staff Supervision: Manage and mentor kitchen staff for a positive, efficient environment.
• Inventory & Sourcing: Source fresh, seasonal ingredients and manage inventory to minimize waste.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce food safety protocols, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Cost Management: Monitor food and labor costs to stay within budget while maintaining quality.
• Quality Control: Conduct regular checks on food prep, taste, and presentation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Food cost management

Bilingual Spanish/English

ServSafe certification

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 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.