Director of Culinary Operations
Director of Culinary Operations
Nutrition Solutions | Full-Time | In-Person
About Nutrition Solutions
Nutrition Solutions is a rapidly growing, nationally recognized healthy meal delivery company. We are known for uncompromising quality, operational excellence, and life-changing results for our clients—and our team.
Our mission is to transform lives through nutrition, fitness, discipline, and personal development. We invest deeply in our people with best-in-class facilities, leadership development, and performance-based opportunities. The effort you bring directly impacts the career you build here.
If you thrive in high-standards environments, love systems and execution, and want to grow personally and professionally—this role is for you.
The Role
We are hiring a Director of Culinary Operations to own and lead all culinary execution across production, people, systems, and performance.
This role is for a disciplined, results-focused leader who thrives in structured environments, moves with urgency, and builds teams and systems that execute consistently at scale. You will provide both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, high-output kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end culinary operations producing tens of thousands of meals per week
- Execute weekly and daily production to defined standards and specifications
- Own ordering, inventory accuracy, waste reduction, and food cost discipline
- Manage vendor relationships and purchasing strategy
- Build staffing models, schedules, and labor efficiency across all shifts
- Track and report departmental KPIs and production benchmarks
- Uphold elite standards for food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready kitchen
- Oversee proper use, maintenance, and preventive care of culinary equipment
Execution must be accurate, on time, and repeatable. Quality is non-negotiable.
Leadership & Team Development
You will build and lead a growing culinary division including chefs, cooks, bakery staff, runners, sanitation, and assembly team members.
You are responsible for:
- Hiring for discipline, skill, and cultural alignment
- Training and developing team members at all levels
- Creating leadership depth and reducing dependency on individuals
- Holding teams accountable to standards, deadlines, and performance
What Success Looks Like
Within 12 months:
- Fully staffed and optimized day and night shifts
- Clear production benchmarks (meals/hour, labor efficiency)
- Department KPIs consistently met or exceeded
- Clean, organized, audit-ready kitchen
- Strong leadership bench and improving team performance
Who Thrives Here
You’ll succeed in this role if you:
- Love structure, systems, and execution
- Bring exceptional attention to detail and urgency
- Lead confidently in high-volume, fast-paced environments
- Communicate clearly and hold people accountable
- Take pride in operational excellence and ownership
Education & Experience
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Science or relevant training preferred, not required
- 6+ years of progressive culinary experience, including high-volume or scaled operations
- Formal culinary training in food preparation and kitchen management
- Demonstrated experience leading teams and enforcing standards
- ServSafe Manager Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
This is an in-person, hands-on leadership role within a high-output production kitchen.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hours as needed)
- Ability to lift, carry, and place up to 60 lbs
- Comfortable handling large pots, food containers, and walk-in coolers
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active environment
Compensation & Benefits
Core Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Free Employee Meals
- Team Workouts
- Personal Development & Educational Resources
Additional Perks
- High-energy, growth-oriented culture
- Modern, state-of-the-art facility
- On-site world-class gym & spa
- Free top-shelf supplements
- Crypto bonus opportunities
- Fitness-based bonus incentives
Equal Opportunity Employer
Nutrition Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.