Kitchen Operations Lead, DashMart Kitchens

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Health benefits

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, overseeing a team of associates and shift leads to ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and to high quality.

You will couple hands-on culinary leadership with operational excellence—managing staffing, scheduling, inventory, and food safety, while collaborating with the Site Manager to roll out multiple concepts and drive continuous

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a medium/high-volume fast-casual or full-service restaurant.
• 1+ years leading teams including hiring, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
• ServeSafe Manager certification or willingness to obtain.
• Hands-on leader managing 5+ employees.
• Willingness to work late nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of hourly Kitchen Associates and Shift Leads with a safety-first culture.
• Directly responsible for staffing, scheduling, par levels, and recipe execution.
• Analyze performance and implement efficiencies across the kitchen.
• Delight customers by maintaining quality, accuracy, and consistency.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team management

Food safety

Process improvement

Data-driven decisions

Education

ServeSafe Manager certification

Tools

Excel

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, overseeing a team of associates and shift leads to ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and to high quality.

You will couple hands-on culinary leadership with operational excellence—managing staffing, scheduling, inventory, and food safety, while collaborating with the Site Manager to roll out multiple concepts and drive continuous