Kitchen Manager - Multi-Concept Fast-Paced Ops

DoorDash, Inc.; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

DoorDash, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager for DashMart Kitchens to lead daily operations in a DoorDash-owned kitchen within a DashMart fulfillment center. You will manage staffing, scheduling, and kitchen performance while ensuring food safety, order accuracy, and high-quality outcomes.

You will collaborate with the Site Manager, cross-train for DashMart operations, and drive process improvements across multiple food concepts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a medium/high-volume fast-casual or full-service restaurant environment.
• 1+ 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 and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly Kitchen Associates and Shift Leads, hire, coach and develop staff, and uphold safety-first culture.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and kitchen performance, ensuring food safety and order accuracy.
• Drive performance by scheduling efficiently, maintaining par levels, and deploying best practices across the network.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement new initiatives and improve kitchen operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Staffing & scheduling

Data analysis

Inventory management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

ServeSafe Manager certification

Tools

IMS

Excel

Job description

DoorDash, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Manager for DashMart Kitchens to lead daily operations in a DoorDash-owned kitchen within a DashMart fulfillment center. You will manage staffing, scheduling, and kitchen performance while ensuring food safety, order accuracy, and high-quality outcomes.

You will collaborate with the Site Manager, cross-train for DashMart operations, and drive process improvements across multiple food concepts in a fast-paced environment.