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Kitchen Manager / Production Chef – Fabio Viviani Hospitality at CookUnity
About Fabio Viviani Hospitality (FVH)
Fabio Viviani Hospitality is led by celebrity chef and restaurateur Fabio Viviani. Born in Florence, Italy, Fabio and his Team have turned their lifelong passion for food into a nationally recognized hospitality group with 50 venues across the country, spanning fine dining restaurants, event spaces, dessert concepts, hotel partnerships, and even casino brands. At FVH, we combine authentic flavors, innovation, and world-class hospitality to create unforgettable dining experiences and incredible food.
About CookUnity
CookUnity is the first-ever chef-to-you marketplace, connecting food lovers nationwide with small-batch, restaurant-quality meals crafted by a diverse roster of top chefs — including FVH. Together, we are redefining how people experience food at home.
The Role: Kitchen Manager / Production Chef
We’re looking for a hands-on culinary leader to oversee our FVH production team within the CookUnity network. This role is ideal for a chef or kitchen manager with strong organizational skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional food at scale.
What You’ll Do:
• Lead and direct daily food preparation and culinary production.
• Oversee batching, packaging, and quality control of meals for nationwide delivery.
• Maintain the highest standards of consistency, flavor, and presentation.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and OSHA standards across all operations.
• Manage, coach, and inspire the kitchen team to perform at their best.
• Execute administrative tasks including scheduling, inventory, and reporting.
• Problem-solve quickly and keep operations running smoothly.
What We’re Looking For:
• A genuine passion for food and hospitality.
• At least 1 year of chef management or kitchen leadership experience.
• Strong multitasking, delegation, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, production-driven kitchen.
• Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds and stand for long periods.
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset and a positive team spirit.
• Flexibility to adapt and grow with an evolving concept.
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Why You’ll Love This Job
• Competitive pay performance-based bonus opportunities
• Be part of a growing, nationally recognized hospitality group
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with room to grow
• Join a team that celebrates and reward individuality, creativity and hard work.
