Director of Culinary Innovation

1 day ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Salted Services Inc Full time
About Salted Services Inc

We are a leading provider of innovative food solutions, dedicated to transforming the restaurant industry through our commitment to quality and excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Culinary Innovation to join our team at Salted Services Inc. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for driving culinary excellence across our kitchens, developing new menu items, and ensuring the highest quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities
  • Culinary Development
    • Develop and implement innovative culinary concepts and menu items that align with our business goals and customer preferences.
    • Collaborate with our Senior R&D Chef to introduce new items to existing brand menus and develop new brands from scratch.
    • Spearhead the rollout of new licensed brands, ensuring they are properly integrated into our existing training materials, tools, and kitchen operations.
    • Research and stay current with supplier opportunities to reduce costs and improve the quality of ingredients.
    • Collaborate with our Operations team to manage supply chain challenges and opportunities.
    • Develop culinary initiatives that align with business goals, market trends, and customer preferences.
  • Culinary Operations
    • Develop strategies to simplify and improve our culinary operations.
    • Manage the quality and consistency of our culinary documentation and supporting tools used to train kitchen team members.
    • Collaborate with key Operations team members to ensure the correct training materials are always in place and used as intended.
    • Solicit and incorporate feedback from kitchen team members to constantly improve our training materials and tools.
    • Collaborate with our Senior R&D Chef to optimize recipes, yields, and portion sizes to maintain consistency across our backend recipe management and ordering systems.
  • Culinary Quality Assurance
    • Provide culinary guidance and support to Kitchen Managers and Area Operation Managers across the country.
    • Oversee a team of Culinary Excellence Managers specifically tasked with ensuring our culinary standards are met on a day-to-day basis.
    • Conduct regular quality checks, remotely and occasionally in person, to ensure adherence to established recipes and standards.
    • Address any issues related to food quality, taste, or presentation promptly, and work with Kitchen Managers, Area Operation Managers, and Culinary Excellence Managers to take the appropriate action.
    Requirements
    • 5+ years of experience working in the QSR or fast food industry in a culinary role (e.g., R&D, training/development, project management).
    • Deep understanding of the inner workings of a fast-paced kitchen environment and the necessary controls to ensure quality at scale.
    • Knowledge of HACCP, SOPs, and government/industry food safety and quality regulations, codes, and standards.
    • Ability to collaborate with other departments, proactively identify problems/opportunities, and take ownership of deadlines and deliverables.
    • Passion for better-for-you food and building something great.
    • Must be based in the Los Angeles area with the ability to commute to local kitchens and the flexibility to travel to kitchens around the US.
    What We Offer
    • Competitive salary range: $100,000 - $180,000/annually.
    • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
    • 401k with a 4% employer match.
    • Stock Options in Company.
    • Parental Leave.
    • Career Advancement Opportunities.

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