Culinary Coach – Growing Fast-Casual Concept

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Now Hiring: Culinary Coach – Growing Fast-Casual Concept

Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding fast-casual brand as a Culinary Coach, where you will play a critical role in training, mentoring, and elevating culinary teams across multiple locations. This hands-on position is ideal for a seasoned culinary professional passionate about recipe development, team growth, and maintaining high food quality standards across the board.

Responsibilities

Staff Training & Development

• Lead comprehensive training programs for new kitchen team members
• Mentor and support existing staff to elevate skills and maintain standards
• Evaluate team performance and provide actionable feedback

Recipe Development & Implementation

• Create and test new menu items in alignment with brand vision and guest preferences
• Standardize recipes and preparation procedures for consistency across locations
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to evolve offerings based on market trends

Quality Control & Consistency

• Conduct routine visits to locations to ensure consistent food quality and presentation
• Monitor compliance with culinary standards and operational procedures
• Resolve any kitchen challenges or quality concerns on-site

Operational Support

• Assist in optimizing kitchen workflows and processes
• Provide hands-on support during peak hours or special events

Travel & Location Oversight

• Travel regularly to support and train teams across multiple units
• Maintain strong working relationships with kitchen and management teams
• Prepare reports and documentation following training visits

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent professional training
• 5+ years in a culinary role, with 2+ years in a supervisory or training capacity
• Experience in recipe development, menu planning, and kitchen management
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in various cooking methods and equipment
• Highly organized with excellent time management abilities
• Must be willing and able to travel between locations
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $80,000 – $90,000/year
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 159332

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Francesca Brajuha

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