Chef Manager - San Francisco

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Kitchen Manager

Schedule:SundayThursday (45-55 hours per week). Shift flexibility may be needed to meet the needs of the business

Who We Are Looking For

This role is for an experienced culinary professional who excels in operational excellence. Youre the type of leader who knows how to keep a team motivated production running smoothly and executing quality meals at a consistently high level in a fast-paced high-volume kitchen. If you have a passion for process planning and performance and love working in a solution-focused environment this is for you.

Your Role and Impact

We are seeking astrong hands-on leaderto serve as ourKitchen Manager responsible for driving excellence across all aspects of fresh food production and packaging operations. This role requires an individual who is not only culinary-savvy but also confident inleading teams supervising kitchen staff and partnering closely with leadershipto execute a high-quality compliance-driven and visually appealing fresh food program.

What You Will Do

• Providestrong daily leadership and supervisionacross all commissary operations includingmenu development prep cooking packaging and labeling.
• Support and partner with theFood Service Directoron team oversight production planning and program development stepping in as a leader when needed.
• Foster a collaborative respectful and performance-driven kitchen culture bymentoring coaching and guiding team members.
• Ensure completecompliance in food safety proper food handling and adherence to build specs across all fresh food items.
• Lead and continuously improve ahigh-quality grab-n-go program emphasizing freshness shelf life visual presentation and smart production timing.
• Accurately forecast and builddaily sales parsto reduce waste and avoid stockouts while ensuring food remains fresh and appealing.
• Overseeordering inventory and kitchen organizationwith a balance of quality control and cost management.
• Develop and executeclear production schedulesthat optimize team efficiency timelines and workflow.
• Manage and quality-check thepackaging and labeling process ensuring consistency food safety and consumer appeal.
• Select and adapt meals to suit packaging constraints prioritizingpresentation portioning and freshness.
• Own all commissary kitchen systems includingcleanliness equipment care food safety documentation and training protocols.
• Demonstratehigh-touch daily leadership presence being actively involved in operations and always available to guide assist and problem-solve with the team.
• Bepatient adaptable and supportive able to pivot quickly and calmly as production or operational needs shift.
• Proactivelyresolve production or logistical challengeswith minimal oversight while maintaining open lines of communication.
• Maintain clear and consistent reporting to theDistrict Manager providing updates challenges and production forecasts.
• Lead with accountability and integrity while ensuring the team is motivated efficient and aligned with goals and standards.

What You Will Need

• 5 years of culinary experience preferably inproduction catering or commissary settings.
• Strong supervisory background with the ability totrain direct and motivate teamstoward excellence.
• Deep understanding offood safety labeling regulations and compliance procedures.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with a team-oriented mindset.
• High attention to detail strong organizational skills and the ability tolead in fast-paced environmentswith shifting priorities.

Whats in It for You

Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Schedule:SundayThursday (45-55 hours per week). Shift flexibility may be needed to meet the needs of the business
Salary Range: $90000$95000 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 award-winning culinary company

Why Thomas Cuisine

At Thomas Cuisine we do things differently. As a privately held culinary-focused food service provider we believe in scratch-made food real relationships and taking ownership of our this role youll have the freedom to do things right without micromanagement but with full support when needed.

Be part of a purpose-driven company where your impact is real your autonomy is respected and your work feeds success every day.

REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships

Required Experience:

Manager