About this role
Associate Director of Culinary Operations
This is a fully onsite position: Shift (Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:30pm) SHIFT FLEXIBILITY REQUIRED
Factor a brand of HelloFresh is seeking an Associate Director, Culinary Operations. The Associate Director of Culinary is a dynamic leader overseeing all chef success and advising activities, providing strategic vision, and directing culinary operations. In this key leadership role, the candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring the highest standards of culinary execution, quality, and operational efficiency. With a strong background in culinary arts, strategic thinking, and management skills, the successful candidate contributes to strategic planning and offers broad administrative direction for overall operational excellence.
You will …
• Lead and inspire a dynamic culinary team, providing guidance and mentorship to chefs and staff members.
• Contribute to the strategic planning process, offering insights and expertise to enhance culinary operations and overall organizational success.
• Oversee the execution of culinary activities, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Evaluate and improve culinary processes, implementing best practices to optimize performance and enhance the overall dining experience.
• Provide broad administrative direction, shaping the vision for culinary activities and playing a key role in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of operations.
You are…
• Innovative thinker with a passion for culinary arts and a flair for creative approaches.
• Inspirational leader capable of motivating and guiding a diverse culinary team to achieve excellence.
• Strategic planner who contributes valuable insights to organizational planning and development.
• Collaborative team player adept at working with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Results-driven individual with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of culinary execution and quality.
• Adaptable and solution-oriented, thriving in a dynamic environment and driving continuous improvement in culinary processes.
You have…
• Extensive background in culinary arts and a proven track record of successful culinary leadership.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills to contribute to organizational goals.
• Strong managerial skills with experience leading and inspiring culinary teams.
• Ability to maintain and uphold the highest standards of culinary execution and quality on a consistent basis.
• Proven collaboration and communication skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Results-driven mindset, with a focus on optimizing operational efficiency and continuous improvement in culinary processes.
You’ll get…
• Competitive Salary & 401k company match tha