Project Manager

Culinary Project Chef | Build an Exciting Grab & Go Concept A highly successful, upscale marketplace in Los Angeles is seeking a talented and entrepreneurial chef to help create and launch the next phase of our business: an elevated grab-and-go food program designed for growth. This is a unique opportunity for a chef who enjoys building rather than simply maintaining. Working directly alongside ownership, you will help conceptualize, develop, and execute a best-in-class prepared foods program from the ground up. From product development and kitchen design to operational systems and execution, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of an already thriving business. We're looking for someone who understands both the creative and operational sides of grab-and-go food. The ideal candidate has experience developing retail food programs, designing efficient production workflows, and creating systems that ensure consistency, quality, and profitability at scale. What You'll Be Responsible For Partner directly with ownership to develop and launch an expanded grab-and-go food program Create and refine product mix, recipes, and prepared food offerings Design kitchen workflows and production systems for efficiency and growth Assist with kitchen layout, equipment selection, and operational planning Develop and implement SOPs for ordering, receiving, production, packaging, distribution, merchandising, and restocking Build systems that ensure consistency, food quality, food safety, and profitability Establish purchasing, inventory, and labor standards Train and develop team members on new processes and procedures Continuously evaluate product performance and identify growth opportunities What We're Looking For Proven experience developing and operating successful grab-and-go, prepared foods, commissary, marketplace, or retail food programs Strong background in culinary operations and systems development Experience designing kitchen spaces, workflows, and production environments Exceptional organizational and project management skills Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory controls, and operational efficiency Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to turn ideas into executable plans Collaborative personality capable of working closely with ownership and leadership Why This Opportunity Is Different This is not a traditional restaurant chef role. It's an opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up within an already successful and respected business. You'll have a direct voice in strategy, concept development, operations, and execution while helping create what could become one of Los Angeles' premier prepared foods programs.

If you're a chef who gets excited about creating systems, launching concepts, and building businesses—not just running daily service—we'd love to hear from you. Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance