Culinary Operations Manager

Schedule:Monday–Friday (no late nights)

Reports To: Regional Operations Manager

Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Restaurant DNA. Built for hospitality. Designed for balance.

At Yarzin Sella, we bring true restaurant standards—craft, care, and memorable service—into a

high-end corporate food service experience. We’re hiring a Culinary Operations Manager to run

the operation end-to-end, lead from the floor, and build a team that takes pride in every detail.

What You’ll Do

• Own the guest experience across all meal periods—warm, polished, and consistently excellent.
• Lead during service: set the pace, anticipate needs, troubleshoot fast, and keep standards high.
• Run daily operations including food safety, sanitation, and compliance with health regulations and company policies.
• Hire, coach, and develop the onsite team; oversee staffing, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance.
• Serve as the primary on-site client contact and keep stakeholders aligned through clear communication and reporting.
• Track KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and uphold Yarzin Sella and client standards.
• Manage payroll/timecards, PTO, and support budgets and facility needs.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• PTO + sick time
• 401(k) with matching
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision
• Monthly commuter benefit

Real growth runway—we’re always looking for stars ready to grow with us

Apply today to set the standard: polished hospitality, flawless execution, and real work-life balance

Requirements:

What You Bring

• 4–5 years leadership experience in hospitality/restaurant operations (culinary experience preferred)
• Experience with team building, forecasting, and staffing management
• Strong communication, prioritization, and people leadership skills
• A guest-first mindset with calm, solutions-oriented operating style
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Food Handler’s Permit + ServSafe Manager Certification
• Able to stand/walk up to 8 hours; lift up to 30 lbs