Operations Manager

CookUnity; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance bonus

PTO & sick leave

Sabbatical after 5 years

Family leave

Compassionate leave

CookUnity credits

Job summary

CookUnity is seeking an Operations Manager II to oversee the New York market, drive efficiency, and scale processes across Kitchen, Warehouse, Food Safety, Fulfillment and Logistics.

You will lead daily operations, implement improvements, and monitor KPIs to boost customer satisfaction and profitability while guiding cross-functional teams toward scalable growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in cold storage (preferred), operations, logistics, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in relevant tools and software (e.g., operational dashboards, reporting tools).

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time operations and ensure SOP adherence.
• Schedule and coordinate labor; brief and align daily objectives.
• Identify resource gaps and report to senior management.
• Track performance metrics and prepare end-of-shift reports.
• Communicate updates across IT, Customer Support, and QA.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations

Tools

Dashboards

Reporting tools

Job description

Food has lost its soul to modern convenience. And with it, it has lost the power to nourish, inspire, and connect us. So in 2018, CookUnity was founded as the first-of-its-kind platform that connects the world with the source of truly great food: chefs. Today, CookUnity delivers 50 million meals a year from the industry’s best chefs to homes all over the country. Fresh. Ready-to-eat. And crafted with the passion that nourishes body and soul.

Unwilling to stop there, CookUnity is expanding beyond delivery to become an ever-innovating marketplace focused on our singular mission: empower Chefs to nourish the world.

If that mission has you hungry in more ways than one, you’ve found the right job posting.

What we're looking for

As aOperations Manager II, you'll be responsible for providing a best-in-class experience to our eaters and our chefs.

Your time will be spent running the daily operations of the entire New York market, as well as driving improvement measures, and operational strategy.

You will help to elevate the standard, streamline processes, and provide efficient guidelines to the Kitchen, Warehouse, Food Safety, Fulfillment and Logistics departments, ensuring they are all set for success. All this with a long-term mindset nurturing positive daily habits with special care on scalability and cost-efficiency.

Success for this role will be measured by customer satisfaction and profitability of operations, constantly identifying key opportunities and spearheading projects focused on effectively scaling our business for growth.

Responsibilities

1. Operational Oversight

• Monitor real-time operations to ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Address and resolve operational issues promptly to avoid operational disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with KPIs (Sealed Meals Per Hour, Labor, Food Safety Compliance)
• Act as the first escalation point for on-ground teams.

2. Team Coordination

• Labor Management / Scheduling of associates / ensuring they are briefed and aligned on daily objectives.
• Supervise and support team members during operational hours, and coordinate effective shift handovers

3. Resource Management

• Ensure optimal staffing during peak and off-peak hours.
• Identify and report any resource gaps to senior management.

4. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and analyze performance metrics during shifts.
• Prepare end-of-shift reports summarizing activities, issues, and resolutions.
• Identify areas for operational improvement and propose solutions.

5. Communication

• Maintain clear communication with cross-functional teams, including IT, Customer Support, and Quality Assurance.
• Relay updates and changes in processes to team members promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience in cold storage (preferred), operations, logistics, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in relevant tools and software (e.g., operational dashboards, reporting tools).

We grow, you grow: Stock Options Plan granted on Day 1

Eligible for a bi-annual performance bonus

PTO policy and paid sick days

5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical

Family leave: 12 weeks fully paid

Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises

A generous amount of CookUnity credits to enjoy our amazing meals, added to your account, monthly

Wellness perks: access to a nutritional coach and fitness subsidies to build a healthy lifestyle

Awesome opportunity to join a company that is looking to change how we eat and how chefs work!

Compensation

All final pay rates will be determined by candidates experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Pay Range for this position

$85,000 — $100,000 USD

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.