Associate Director, Culinary Ops

At Hello Fresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents.

So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The Hello Fresh Group now includes our core brand, Hello Fresh, as well as:
Green Chef, Every Plate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

Associate Director, Culinary Ops

Factor a brand of Hello Fresh 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.

• 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 hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to Hello Fresh meal plans (Hello Fresh, Green Chef, Every plate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general…