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The Regional Culinary Manager provides culinary leadership and operational support for the Prepared Foods, Cheese, and Sushi departments across 12 locations in NoCal and SoCal. This role is responsible for recipe development, menu execution, team training, and ensuring compliance with company standards for ingredient quality, food safety, and guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead culinary operations for Prepared Foods, Cheese, and Sushi departments to achieve quality, sales, and profitability goals.
- Develop menus and recipes that align with natural, organic, and diet-friendly standards.
- Standardize recipes and production processes across all locations.
- Partner with senior leadership and category managers on ingredient sourcing, costing, promotions, and seasonal programs.
- Collaborate with store and central kitchen teams to ensure consistent execution of production plans, menu quality, and catering programs.
- Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to store kitchen teams and field specialists.
- Oversee food safety compliance and ensure all teams meet sanitation and regulatory standards.
- Support new store planning, including kitchen design and initiatives.
- Monitor customer trends, gather insights, and recommend strategies to enhance product offerings.
Qualifications
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service & Hospitality Management, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of professional culinary leadership experience, managing diverse culinary teams and including extensive scratch cooking and recipe/menu development.
- Strong understanding of natural, organic, and dietary-specific foods (vegan, gluten-free, allergen-conscious).
- Solid knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, and sanitation protocols.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required) and recipe database management systems.
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible schedule to meet business needs; valid Food Handler’s card and ServSafe certification required.
- Must be open to travel between Northern and Southern CA
Why Join Us
- Work in a mission-driven company passionate about sustainability and community.
- Lead culinary innovation for multiple high-impact departments.
- Collaborate with talented teams and influence regional food offerings.
- Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Outstanding company culture, work/life balance, and support system.
If you’re a collaborative leader with a passion for natural foods and a proven record of culinary innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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Trish Cram