Regional Director, Kitchen Operations

Goop Kitchen; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Annual cell phone reimbursement

Car and gas allowance

Employee discount

Job summary

goop kitchen is seeking a Regional Director of Kitchen Operations in Los Angeles to lead kitchen excellence across multiple markets. You will guide Area Leaders, uphold rigorous standards for food quality and safety, and drive scalable operations. Collaboration with senior leaders will align company-wide initiatives and growth.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, budget oversight, and a passion for clean, high-quality food in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-volume kitchen operations, incl. 3+ years in regional/director leadership.
• Proven success in multi-unit management, scaling operations and opening new locations.
• Experience in high-growth environments.
• Strong financial acumen—budgets, inventory and cost controls.
• Exceptional leadership and communication with a track record of developing teams.
• Familiarity with scratch kitchen, gluten-free, or clean-ingredient menus.
• Delivery-first or digital food concepts experience is a plus.
• Deep understanding of food safety, compliance and best practices.
• A passion for clean, high-quality food and cooking methods.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations region-wide with Area Leaders.
• Set and enforce regional standards for sourcing and food safety.
• Develop and lead a high-performing culinary and operations team.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and boost productivity.
• Own budgeting, purchasing, and regional inventory control.
• Ensure meals meet Goop Kitchen's standards for freshness and flavor.
• Support expansion while preserving menu integrity.
• Drive SOPs and training across markets.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on enterprise initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

High-volume ops

Multi-unit mgmt

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication

Job description

Description

As Regional Director, Kitchen Operations (Director of Kitchen Operations) , you'll lead kitchen excellence across an entire region made up of multiple markets, kitchen locations, and the multi-unit leaders who run them. You'll drive results through your Area Leaders - setting the standard for food quality, safety, and operational efficiency at scale, while building the leadership bench that will carry the brand's growth forward. You'll balance big-picture regional strategy with the discipline to hold your leaders accountable to goop Kitchen's uncompromising standards.

You'll be Responsible For:

• Regional Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across your entire region by leading, coaching, and holding your Area Leaders accountable ensuring consistency, efficiency, and top-tier execution at every location.
• Food Quality & Safety: Set and enforce rigorous regional standards for ingredient sourcing, food safety, and overall quality- because nothing less than the best makes the cut, at every location, every time.
• Team & Multi-Unit Leader Development: Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing culinary and operations team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning; develop a bench of strong leaders including succession planning, performance management, and career pathing for future regional leaders.
• Efficiency & Innovation: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, optimize kitchen workflows, and implement cutting-edge systems to enhance productivity.
• P+L & Cost Management: Own budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control performance across your region, maximizing efficiency without compromising on quality.
• Guest Experience: Ensure every meal served across your region meets goop Kitchen's uncompromising standards, delivering food that is fresh, clean, and bursting with flavor.
• Growth & Expansion: Play a key role in our expansion strategy, helping us scale while maintaining the integrity of our menus, service, and operations.
• Standardization Across Markets: Drive consistent SOPs, training, and operational systems across all markets in your region, ensuring every location and leader operates from the same playbook.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with the Senior Director of Operations and peer regional leaders to align on company-wide initiatives, share best practices, and support enterprise-level decision-making.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in high-volume kitchen operations, including at least 3 years in Regional or Director level kitchen leadership
• Proven success in multi-unit management, scaling operations, and opening new locations
• Experience in high growth environments
• Strong financial acumen- experience managing budgets, inventory, and cost controls
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record of developing and inspiring teams
• Familiarity with scratch kitchen, gluten-free, or clean-ingredient menus
• Experience with delivery-first or digital food concepts is a plus
• Deep understanding of food safety, compliance regulations, and best practices
• A passion for clean, high-quality food and a deep understanding of cooking methods and techniques
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Bonus potential
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k match
• Annual cell phone reimbursement
• Car and gas allowance
• Employee discount
• Opportunity to build and work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on a rapidly growing brand.

About goop kitchen

goop kitchen is an upscale fast-casual concept, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2021, serving real, clean, and delicious food made-to-order. The brand focuses on thoughtfully sourced ingredients and chef-driven menus designed primarily for delivery and takeout.

Salary Description

$115,000 - $135,000