Commissary Executive Chef San Francisco Bay Area
Commissary Executive Chef San Francisco Bay Area
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$ 90000 - 100000
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Job Description
Join Our REAL Food Mission!
We are looking for a talented and strategic Commissary Executive Chef to lead production at our San Francisco Bay Area commissary kitchen. This behindthescenes highimpact role is ideal for a selfmotivated chef who thrives on organization ownership and culinary excellencewithout the frontofhouse demands.
Who We Are Looking For
This role is for an experienced culinary professional who excels at managing largescale food production while maintaining high standards of quality efficiency and presentation. You will work independently with full autonomy over your kitchen and schedule. If you have a passion for process planning and performance and love working in a solutionfocused environment this is for you.
Your Role and Impact
As the Commissary Executive Chef you will be responsible for the planning production packaging and deliveryreadiness of meals prepared in our commissary kitchen. You will design rotating menus lead all ordering and inventory processes and ensure our clients receive fresh beautifully presented mealson time every time. You will report directly to the District Manager and collaborate with porters and delivery drivers to ensure seamless service.
What You will Do
- Lead all commissary operations including menu development prep and cooking.
- Manage ordering inventory and kitchen organization with attention to quality and cost.
- Create detailed production schedules that optimize team time and ensure timely delivery of all meals.
- Work closely with delivery staff and porters to ensure meals are correctly packaged and labeled.
- Select and adapt meals to packaging options thinking strategically about container presentation portioning and food safety.
- Own all kitchen systems including cleanliness equipment maintenance food safety compliance and documentation.
- Meet budget expectations through smart purchasing and financial oversight.
- Solve production or logistical issues proactively and with minimal direction.
- Maintain communication with the District Manager providing updates and forecasts as needed.
What You will Need
- 5 years of culinary experience preferably in production catering or commissary settings.
- Proven leadership experience in an independent chef role or highvolume kitchen.
- Strong menu creation batch cooking and organizational skills.
- Excellent knowledge of food safety protocols labeling and storage procedures.
- Ability to manage time and multiple deadlines in a highautonomy role.
- Experience managing kitchen costs ordering and vendor communication.
- Ability to think logistically and adapt meals to different packaging formats.
- ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Techsavvy and confident in using basic inventory and production tracking tools.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Whats in It for You
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Schedule: SundayThursday afternoons/evenings (start between 12pm2pm as needed). Friday & Saturday off.
Salary Range: $90000$100000 annually potential 5 Bonus based on performance.
Benefits:
- Medical dental and vision plans
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Wellness programs and financial planning support
- Career growth within a respected awardwinning culinary company
Why Thomas Cuisine
At Thomas Cuisine we do things differently. As a privately held culinaryfocused food service provider we believe in scratchmade food real relationships and taking ownership of our work. In this role youll have the freedom to do things right without micromanagement but with full support when needed.
Be part of a purposedriven company where your impact is real your autonomy is respected and your work feeds success every day.
REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships
Employment Type
Full-Time
