Prepared Foods Operations Lead | Team Growth & Cost Control

Goodwin Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking (Employer-paid)

Semiannual bonus/profit-sharing

401(k) with 3% match

Health insurance (50% Premium covered)

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Travel between locations

Job summary

Confidential Specialty Grocery & Food Service in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Prepared Foods Team Manager to oversee operations across two locations. This role emphasizes production, team development, inventory control, purchasing, and cost management.

The ideal candidate has management experience in prepared foods or related sectors, with strong leadership and process-improvement skills; bilingual Spanish/Portuguese is a plus. Travel between locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading prepared foods operations in a high-volume setting.
• Strong ability to manage inventory, purchasing, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee prepared-foods operations across two Boston locations.
• Manage daily food production and workflow.
• Establish and maintain recipe and production standards.
• Develop practical menus.
• Maintain production pars and inventory.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, and product ordering.
• Maintain quality and presentation.
• Implement SOPs and training programs.
• Identify opportunities to grow catering and pickup business.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop the team.
• Hire and onboard new team members.
• Cross-train employees and develop advancement paths.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Hands-on management style.

Skills

Leadership

Food production

Inventory management

Purchasing

Cost control

Team development

Menu development

SOPs & training

Communication

Spanish/Portuguese (optional)

Job description

Confidential Specialty Grocery & Food Service in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Prepared Foods Team Manager to oversee operations across two locations. This role emphasizes production, team development, inventory control, purchasing, and cost management.

The ideal candidate has management experience in prepared foods or related sectors, with strong leadership and process-improvement skills; bilingual Spanish/Portuguese is a plus. Travel between locations may be required.