Mother's Market & Kitchen, Inc. is Hiring a Corporate Culinary Manager Near Costa Mesa, CA
Pay Range$80,000 - $100,000
This position requires staying on top of current food trends, developing and testing new recipes, understanding visual merchandising, I.e. the packaging/plating of new menu items to make them ready for sale. The ideal candidate is able to take a product from ideation to execution. Must have a strong understanding of food recipe creation at scale, preferably with prior experience at a multi store chain/food concept or in a Multistore Grocery Chain where food was produced in house. Must have an understanding of product ingredient standards, IE Organic/Non-GMO/Grass fed etc. as well as knowledge related relevant dietary lifestyle choices such as Vegetarian/Vegan/Macrobiotic/Keto etc. Must be able to design new menu concepts. Must have a passion for innovation. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Typical Duties & Responsibilities
Identify new product opportunities and develop innovative culinary concepts.
Conduct market research to identify culinary trends and consumer preferences.
Develop and test recipes for new products.
Monitor, analyze, and report on sales data to evaluate the success of new products.
Manage recipe costing system such as Chef tech or similar to ensure food cost/margin requirements are met.
Maintain knowledge of food safety regulations and ensure compliance.
Continuously improve our culinary processes and procedures.
Work closely with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients.
Oversee the production process to ensure that new products meet our quality standards.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop strategies for promoting new products.
Participate in new store openings.
Train existing stores/team members on recipes to include portioning and ingredient standards.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:
Minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate, culinary school preferred
Must have prior experience in the food service industry as a manager for MINIMUM of 2 years or more.
Verbal proficiency of the English language and be able to read and write at an advanced level.
Inventory Management
Use of commercial kitchen equipment
Must have experience in perishable retail with focus on pars, rotation and shrink.
Proven communication skills with ability to constructively address issues as they arise.
Ability to establish and manage complex tasks and processes to completion.
Ability to hit deadlines and manage timelines when laid out by organization.
Ability to travel between stores and work unusual hours if necessary to perform job duties.
Possess strong organizational skills and ability to be self-motivated and directed.
Must be computer literate with experience in Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel.
Natural foods knowledge and industry connections a plus.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.