Senior Commissary Production Lead

Impact Kitchen; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal stipend

Employee discount on products

Health benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Impact Kitchen is seeking a Commissary Production Manager in New York to lead the commissary kitchen, drive cost controls, and ensure top food quality. You will train staff, manage SOPs, and uphold health and safety standards across the operation.

You will report to the Director of Operations and aim for excellent guest experiences, waste reduction, and budget adherence while advancing a dynamic, values-driven workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Proven understanding and success managing food and labour costs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food production, sanitation, cost controls and presentation.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Responsibilities

• Champion Impact Kitchen values and leadership practices.
• Build and develop a commissary team.
• Maintain IK standard commissary scores.
• Ensure accurate delivery fulfillment to restaurants.
• Minimize waste, manage costs and control COGs.
• Manage refunds as required.
• Minimize variance with SOP and inventory counts.
• Oversee commissary P&L and budgeting.
• Contribute to Menu Development and Menu Engineering.
• Lead hiring, training, scheduling and performance management.
• Maintain commissary cleanliness and safety.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Suggest process changes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Oversee periodic inventory counts and reporting.
• Coordinate supplier orders for commissary products.

Skills

Team leadership

Food cost control

Labor cost control

Food safety & sanitation

Coaching & training

Inventory management

Communication

Scheduling

Adaptability

Equipment maintenance

P&L ownership

Problem solving

Tools

Food handlers certificate

Job description

Impact Kitchen is seeking a Commissary Production Manager in New York to lead the commissary kitchen, drive cost controls, and ensure top food quality. You will train staff, manage SOPs, and uphold health and safety standards across the operation.

You will report to the Director of Operations and aim for excellent guest experiences, waste reduction, and budget adherence while advancing a dynamic, values-driven workplace culture.