The Commissary Director will work hand-in-hand with Proper Foods Executive Chef to manage our central commissary kitchen in South San Francisco. You will take complete responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of food preparation and packaging in a commissary kitchen environment. You will be responsible for managing a large team (90 employees) with a strong just and calm demeanor.
If you are an experienced chef who is an exceptional leader passionate about quality and consistency and energized by the idea of leading a high growth concept this may be the position for you.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation including base salary and performance bonus
$100000 - $110000 annual salary
Medical dental and vision insurance
The opportunity to play a key role in growing a rapidly expanding concept and the tremendous personal growth that comes with that.
Commissary Director Responsibilities
Leadership: Take full responsibility of the operation from start to finish. Maintain positive team morale and ensure that the Proper Food values are being upheld. Take ownership for achieving labor COGS and productivity goals on a monthly basis.
Employee recruiting management and development: Hire train schedule and manage all kitchen staff to maintain consistently high quality and meet labor cost targets. Manage HR admin including checking employee punch-ins and PTO paperwork. Foster an environment of open communication consistency and teamwork - where employees take pride in their work and enjoy what they do.
Food quality and safety: Ensure all food is consistently of high quality well presented and prepared utilizing HACCP guidelines and procedures. Maintain compliance with all Proper Food and local/state/federal food handling and sanitation standards including logs and documentation. Ensure that all systems and processes are consistently followed. Maintain a clean safe and orderly environment.
Ordering and receipt of food and supplies: Manage ordering inventory and usage to meet cost goals and maintain commissary efficiency.
Administrative and analytical support: Calculate and document food cost and nutrition information. Maintain and organize digital files for recipes food cost and nutrition information. Support Executive Chef in the end-to-end process for seasonal menu changeovers.
What Makes You Great
Exceptional leadership communication and management skills known for teaching & developing others with a clear consistent and calm management style
Passion for simple food made from seasonal sustainable organic ingredients
High level of professionalism be the example you want your team to exude
Strong communication skills even with the tough stuff
Strong sense of duty you will follow up and follow through
Highly organized and systematic you enjoy the administrative parts of the job
Detail orientation and absolute commitment to quality
Positive energy you enjoy what you do and it shows
Ability to stay calm under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment
The highest standard of honesty and integrity
Full accountability you always make sure the job gets done despite any challenges that come your way
Specifically you must have:
5 years of relevant experience including:
Use of organic sustainable local ingredients
Management of kitchen staff
High volume food preparation
SF Food Handlers Certification
Knowledge and implementation of Local State and Federal Labor Law regulations
Excellent professional references
Computer skills including Microsoft Office
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Director
Delicious, wholesome grab-and-go fare for breakfast and lunch. The made-from-scratch menu is prepared fresh daily and includes sandwiches, salads, soups.