Kitchen Operations Lead — High-Volume Food

DoorDash, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Kitchen Manager for the DashMart Kitchens (DMK) in Charlotte, NC. You will oversee daily operations of a DoorDash‑owned kitchen inside a DashMart fulfillment center, directing a team of Operations Associates and Shift Leads to deliver high‑quality meals safely and efficiently.

In this hands‑on leadership role, you’ll manage staffing, scheduling, inventory controls, and process improvements while partnering with the Site Manager to run multiple food concepts and scale the

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 and high standards for food safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Leads, hiring and developing staff.
• Build scheduling, manage par levels, and ensure recipe accuracy and safe food production.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement new initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure food safety, inventory controls, and a safety-first culture onsite.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Fast-paced environment

Problem solving

Safety-conscious

Education

ServeSafe Manager certification

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

DoorDash is seeking a Kitchen Manager for the DashMart Kitchens (DMK) in Charlotte, NC. You will oversee daily operations of a DoorDash‑owned kitchen inside a DashMart fulfillment center, directing a team of Operations Associates and Shift Leads to deliver high‑quality meals safely and efficiently.

In this hands‑on leadership role, you’ll manage staffing, scheduling, inventory controls, and process improvements while partnering with the Site Manager to run multiple food concepts and scale the