Kitchen Manager: Lead Fast-Paced, High-Impact Kitchen

DoorDash, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Kitchen Manager for its DashMart Kitchens to lead daily kitchen operations inside a DashMart fulfillment center. You will supervise a team of hourly Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Leads, oversee staffing, safety, and quality, and work with the Site Manager to launch new food concepts and optimize processes.

You will drive scheduling, inventory control, recipe accuracy, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure consistent, high‑quality meals and a great team

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a medium/high-volume fast‑casual or full‑service restaurant environment.
• 2+ years of experience leading teams, including hiring, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
• ServeSafe Manager certification (or willingness to obtain) and high standards for food safety.
• Hands‑on leader who motivates teams of 5+ employees.
• Ownership mindset and ability to thrive in fast‑changing, startup environments.
• Creative problem solver who asks why and finds better ways forward.
• Analytical and data‑driven; comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets for decisions.
• Ability to work late nights and weekends as needed.
• Comfort coordinating kitchen and fulfillment operations and understanding IMS concepts.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems (IMS) and product flow within a multi‑operation site.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of hourly Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Leads with a safety‑first culture.
• Hire, coach and develop high‑performing team members; ensure inclusive, respectful workplace.
• Drive scheduling, staffing, and kitchen performance to meet quality targets.
• Build and improve systems for scheduling, par levels, recipe execution and best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Excel / Sheets

Data analysis

Hands-on leadership

Problem solving

Owner/ownership

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Job description

DoorDash is seeking a Kitchen Manager for its DashMart Kitchens to lead daily kitchen operations inside a DashMart fulfillment center. You will supervise a team of hourly Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Leads, oversee staffing, safety, and quality, and work with the Site Manager to launch new food concepts and optimize processes.

You will drive scheduling, inventory control, recipe accuracy, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure consistent, high‑quality meals and a great team