Director of Culinary Operations

Director of Culinary Operations

Nutrition Solutions | Full-Time | In-Person

About Nutrition Solutions

Nutrition Solutions is a rapidly growing, nationally recognized healthy meal delivery company. We are known for uncompromising quality, operational excellence, and life-changing results for our clients—and our team.

Our mission is to transform lives through nutrition, fitness, discipline, and personal development. We invest deeply in our people with best-in-class facilities, leadership development, and performance-based opportunities. The effort you bring directly impacts the career you build here.

If you thrive in high-standards environments, love systems and execution, and want to grow personally and professionally—this role is for you.

The Role

We are hiring a Director of Culinary Operations to own and lead all culinary execution across production, people, systems, and performance.

This role is for a disciplined, results-focused leader who thrives in structured environments, moves with urgency, and builds teams and systems that execute consistently at scale. You will provide both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, high-output kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end culinary operations producing tens of thousands of meals per week
  
  
• Execute weekly and daily production to defined standards and specifications
  
  
• Own ordering, inventory accuracy, waste reduction, and food cost discipline
  
  
• Manage vendor relationships and purchasing strategy
  
  
• Build staffing models, schedules, and labor efficiency across all shifts
  
  
• Track and report departmental KPIs and production benchmarks
  
  
• Uphold elite standards for food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance
  
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready kitchen
  
  
• Oversee proper use, maintenance, and preventive care of culinary equipment
  
  

Execution must be accurate, on time, and repeatable . Quality is non-negotiable.

Leadership & Team Development

You will build and lead a growing culinary division including chefs, cooks, bakery staff, runners, sanitation, and assembly team members.

You are responsible for:

• Hiring for discipline, skill, and cultural alignment
  
  
• Training and developing team members at all levels
  
  
• Creating leadership depth and reducing dependency on individuals
  
  
• Holding teams accountable to standards, deadlines, and performance

What Success Looks Like

Within 12 months:

• Fully staffed and optimized day and night shifts
  
  
• Clear production benchmarks (meals/hour, labor efficiency)
  
  
• Department KPIs consistently met or exceeded
  
  
• Clean, organized, audit-ready kitchen
  
  
• Strong leadership bench and improving team performance

Who Thrives Here

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

• Love structure, systems, and execution
  
  
• Bring exceptional attention to detail and urgency
  
  
• Lead confidently in high-volume, fast-paced environments
  
  
• Communicate clearly and hold people accountable
  
  
• Take pride in operational excellence and ownership

Education & Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Science or relevant training preferred, not required
  
  
• 6+ years of progressive culinary experience, including high-volume or scaled operations
  
  
• Formal culinary training in food preparation and kitchen management
  
  
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and enforcing standards
  
  
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This is an in-person, hands-on leadership role within a high-output production kitchen.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hours as needed)
  
  
• Ability to lift, carry, and place up to 60 lbs
  
  
• Comfortable handling large pots, food containers, and walk-in coolers
  
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically active environment

Compensation & Benefits

Core Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  
  
• Paid Time Off
  
  
• Free Employee Meals
  
  
• Team Workouts
  
  
• Personal Development & Educational Resources
  
  

Additional Perks

• High-energy, growth-oriented culture
  
  
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility
  
  
• On-site world-class gym & spa
  
  
• Free top-shelf supplements
  
  
• Crypto bonus opportunities
  
  
• Fitness-based bonus incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nutrition Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re driven by excellence, discipline, and growth—and want to build a career , not just a job—we’d love to meet you.