Strong fit for experienced culinary leaders who inspire teams and drive operational excellence, with a focus on innovation and collaboration in a dynamic, onsite work environment in Aurora, IL.
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Original posting from HelloFresh
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 that vests immediately upon participation
Generous parental leave of 16 weeks & PTO policy, as well as paid holidays off
$0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
Amazing discounts, including up to 75% off HelloFresh subscription
Emergency child and adult care services
Snacks & monthly catered lunches
Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
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Illinois Pay Range$145,000—$175,000 USD
Source: HelloFresh careers