Kitchen Manager: Lead Fast-Paced Multi-Concept Kitchen

DoorDash, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Parental leave (16 wks)

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Medical/dental/vision

Holidays (11)

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Kitchen Manager for DashMart Kitchens to lead the daily operations of a DoorDash-owned kitchen inside a DashMart fulfillment center. You will supervise a team of associates and shift leads, ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency, and work with the Site Manager to run multiple concepts.

This hands-on role covers staffing, scheduling, inventory controls, and process improvements across kitchen and fulfillment operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a medium/high-volume restaurant environment
• 1+ years leading teams including hiring, scheduling, coaching, and performance management
• ServeSafe Manager certification preferred
• Hands-on leader supervising 5+ employees
• Comfort with inventory management systems and cross-functional operations

Responsibilities

• Lead Kitchen Associates and Shift Leads, hire, coach and develop team while maintaining safety and inclusivity
• Manage staffing, scheduling, par levels, and recipe execution to meet performance targets
• Analyze performance metrics and implement improvements across kitchen and fulfillment processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure smooth operation and customer satisfaction

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling

Coaching

Food safety

Process improvement

Data analysis

Education

ServeSafe Manager certification

Tools

IMS systems

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

DoorDash is seeking a Kitchen Manager for DashMart Kitchens to lead the daily operations of a DoorDash-owned kitchen inside a DashMart fulfillment center. You will supervise a team of associates and shift leads, ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency, and work with the Site Manager to run multiple concepts.

This hands-on role covers staffing, scheduling, inventory controls, and process improvements across kitchen and fulfillment operations.