Kitchens Operations Lead — Culinary & Team Growth

Blue Line Search Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

DoorDash seeks a Kitchen Manager for DashMart Kitchens to run a DoorDash-owned kitchen inside a DashMart fulfillment center. You’ll lead a team of Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Leads, ensuring safe, high‑quality meals and on‑time performance.

You’ll own staffing, scheduling, recipes, and food safety programs across multiple concepts, partner with the Site Manager, and drive process improvements in a fast‑paced environment.

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 and cleanliness.
• Hands-on leader who motivates teams of 5+ employees to perform and grow.
• Thrives in fast-changing, startup-style environments where no task is too big or small.
• Creative problem solver who challenges the status quo and finds better ways forward.
• Analytical, data-driven, and proficient with Excel/Google Sheets for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and oversee a team of 5+ hourly staff and shift leads.
• Ensure safety, quality, and order accuracy across multiple food concepts.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and performance management; coach and develop team members.
• Develop and improve processes, inventory controls, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with Site Manager and cross-functional partners to implement new initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Food safety

Staffing & scheduling

Coaching & performance management

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Education

ServeSafe Manager certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

DoorDash seeks a Kitchen Manager for DashMart Kitchens to run a DoorDash-owned kitchen inside a DashMart fulfillment center. You’ll lead a team of Kitchen Operations Associates and Shift Leads, ensuring safe, high‑quality meals and on‑time performance.

You’ll own staffing, scheduling, recipes, and food safety programs across multiple concepts, partner with the Site Manager, and drive process improvements in a fast‑paced environment.