Director of Kitchen Culture & Development

Director Of Kitchen Culture & Development

The Director of Culture & Development (Kitchen) is chiefly responsible for the performance and culture of our kitchen operation. Acting as part of the Kitchen leadership team, they will have a level of autonomy and authority to oversee all culture and accountability systems, coach all Team Members, and be responsible for all results. They will meet weekly with all Operational Team Leaders, as well as be available to any Team Members or Coordinator roles. They will utilize their bilingual skills for highest communication effectiveness.

This is a Kitchen-focused position.

People Leadership

• Perform monthly Team Leader meetings (AM and PM, offsite)
• Perform weekly stand-up meetings with Team Leaders
• Coach all Team Members daily
• Implement creative ideas to enhance our kitchen culture

Food Safety

• Always ensure highest-level food safety practices
• Ensure three food safety checks are performed daily
• Partner with 3rd Party consultants during scheduled & unscheduled evaluations

Food Quality

• Always ensure highest-level food quality practices
• Execute food quality assessment daily
• Monitor customer survey results pertaining to food quality
• Oversee training and preparedness for quarterly quality assessment

Key Measurables

• Team Member Engagement - 60% or higher "Highly Satisfied"
• IPO < 1%
• Net Profit > 14%
• OSAT > 80%

Schedule Details

You will work an average of 40 hours with shifts that allow leadership between 6AM 11PM. Maintain a level of flexibility to allow to respond to staffing needs.

Skills Necessary

• Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• High Energy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Tenacity
• Ability to Motivate
• Flexible Schedule
• Time-Management
• Previous Experience in Kitchen Management required*

Direct Reports

You will work closely with the Executive team and report directly to the General Manager and Owner/Operator. You will be reported to by the Culinary Team Leaders and Team Members.