Culinary Operations Manager Jobs
Culinary Operations Manager jobs are open across restaurants, hotels, healthcare dining, and contract food service, with specializations in menu development, food cost control, and multi-unit oversight, at every level from kitchen manager to director of culinary operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Wonder
Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.
Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.
Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.
Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a Culinary Operations Specialist to support the daily operations of our robotic kitchen, A.K.A. Spyce Infinite Kitchen Lab - Wonder’s kitchen of the future.
You’ll work alongside a team, preparing menu items for demos, training sessions and supporting the testing of our robotic kitchen equipment.
If you enjoy working with food and are curious about robotic technology, then this is the kitchen for you.
This is a hands-on lab and R&D environment, so no two days look the same. Your contributions, observations and feedback directly shape how Wonder’s robotic technology and processes will be deployed to IKCs across the Wonder network.
What You'll Do
Every day is different. Learn new skills, work alongside engineers and chefs, and make a real impact on enabling Wonder’s mission to make great food accessible to everyone.
Support Daily Kitchen Operations
- Receive, stock and organize ingredients.
- Prep recipes to Wonder standards, keeping stations clean and organized throughout the day.
- Work the hotline and finishing stations during testing, training and demo sessions.
- Follow daily set up and breakdown SOPs, maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
- Take daily inventory and support Operations managers with maintaining stock levels.
Test and Refine
- Support testing and trials on prototype robotic equipment, following written procedures.
- Log observations, timings, and errors accurately and on time.
- Flag issues, anomalies and ideas for improvement to the robotics and culinary teams.
- Help trial changes to recipes, workflows and ingredient handling, and share honest feedback.
Food Safety and Sanitation
- Follow all food-safety guidelines, including temperature and storage compliance.
- Clean and sanitize robotic equipment, kitchen equipment, cookware, utensils and work areas throughout the shift.
- Manage trash and recycling, and report equipment issues promptly.
Work Safely in a Lab Environment
- Follow safety protocols around automated and moving equipment.
- Adapt quickly as procedures, software and equipment change.
- Take part in training and help document what you learn.
Be a Key Part of the Team
- Support teammates, jump in where needed, and keep a positive, curious, high-energy attitude.
What You Bring To The Table
- Kitchen or food-handling experience, or strong interest and aptitude to learn. Great knife skills are a plus.
- Careful attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Comfort with uncertainty, failure, and changing procedures; you stay steady when things break or change.
- Clear communication with chefs, engineers and teammates.
- Availability for the core schedule plus evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Food handler certification, or willingness to obtain one.
- A troubleshooting mindset and curiosity about how things work.
- Technological fluency and ability to rapidly learn new or unfamiliar systems
- Minimum age 18+ and authorization to work in the U.S.
- Previous kitchen or culinary school experience
- Familiarity with most standard cooking equipment, including ovens, fryers, and grills.
This role requires 5 days a week in the office/kitchen.
This role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA
Massachusetts: $26.50 - $31.75 per hour
Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
Benefits
The benefits applicable to this role include a competitive compensation package with equity and a 401(k). We also offer a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, company paid short and long term disability coverage, paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees, paid vacation for non-exempt employees, and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law in addition to paid parental leave, discounted meals and exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands.
Eligibility, effective dates, and available plan options vary by employment classification and location. To learn more about benefits for this role, visit our Careers page here.
A Final Note
At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.
About Wonder
Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.
Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.
Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.
Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a Culinary Operations Specialist to support the daily operations of our robotic kitchen, A.K.A. Spyce Infinite Kitchen Lab - Wonder’s kitchen of the future.
You’ll work alongside a team, preparing menu items for demos, training sessions and supporting the testing of our robotic kitchen equipment.
If you enjoy working with food and are curious about robotic technology, then this is the kitchen for you.
This is a hands-on lab and R&D environment, so no two days look the same. Your contributions, observations and feedback directly shape how Wonder’s robotic technology and processes will be deployed to IKCs across the Wonder network.
What You'll Do
Every day is different. Learn new skills, work alongside engineers and chefs, and make a real impact on enabling Wonder’s mission to make great food accessible to everyone.
Support Daily Kitchen Operations
- Receive, stock and organize ingredients.
- Prep recipes to Wonder standards, keeping stations clean and organized throughout the day.
- Work the hotline and finishing stations during testing, training and demo sessions.
- Follow daily set up and breakdown SOPs, maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
- Take daily inventory and support Operations managers with maintaining stock levels.
Test and Refine
- Support testing and trials on prototype robotic equipment, following written procedures.
- Log observations, timings, and errors accurately and on time.
- Flag issues, anomalies and ideas for improvement to the robotics and culinary teams.
- Help trial changes to recipes, workflows and ingredient handling, and share honest feedback.
Food Safety and Sanitation
- Follow all food-safety guidelines, including temperature and storage compliance.
- Clean and sanitize robotic equipment, kitchen equipment, cookware, utensils and work areas throughout the shift.
- Manage trash and recycling, and report equipment issues promptly.
Work Safely in a Lab Environment
- Follow safety protocols around automated and moving equipment.
- Adapt quickly as procedures, software and equipment change.
- Take part in training and help document what you learn.
Be a Key Part of the Team
- Support teammates, jump in where needed, and keep a positive, curious, high-energy attitude.
What You Bring To The Table
- Kitchen or food-handling experience, or strong interest and aptitude to learn. Great knife skills are a plus.
- Careful attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Comfort with uncertainty, failure, and changing procedures; you stay steady when things break or change.
- Clear communication with chefs, engineers and teammates.
- Availability for the core schedule plus evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Food handler certification, or willingness to obtain one.
- A troubleshooting mindset and curiosity about how things work.
- Technological fluency and ability to rapidly learn new or unfamiliar systems
- Minimum age 18+ and authorization to work in the U.S.
- Previous kitchen or culinary school experience
- Familiarity with most standard cooking equipment, including ovens, fryers, and grills.
This role requires 5 days a week in the office/kitchen.
This role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA
Massachusetts: $26.50 - $31.75 per hour
Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
Benefits
The benefits applicable to this role include a competitive compensation package with equity and a 401(k). We also offer a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, company paid short and long term disability coverage, paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees, paid vacation for non-exempt employees, and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law in addition to paid parental leave, discounted meals and exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands.
Eligibility, effective dates, and available plan options vary by employment classification and location. To learn more about benefits for this role, visit our Careers page here.
A Final Note
At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.
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Who's Hiring
- Fresh Kitchen11
- Levy1
- Macy's1
- Wonder1
- Sam Woo1S
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in culinary operations manager jobs.
- Five or more years of progressive kitchen or food service management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage food cost and labor budget targets
- Experience overseeing multiple locations or high-volume operations
- ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Proficiency with inventory management and point-of-sale software
- Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a related field
Tips for Your Culinary Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify cost and labor wins on your resume
Hiring managers want to see food cost percentages you reduced, labor hours you trimmed, or revenue you grew. Replace vague phrases like 'managed kitchen operations' with specific outcomes tied to your decisions as a culinary operations manager.
Tailor your resume to the employer type
A fast-casual chain prioritizes systemization and scalability, while a boutique hotel values creativity and guest experience. Read the job description closely and adjust your bullet points to match the operational language the employer actually uses.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists culinary operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your unit count
Employers often screen for candidates who have managed a similar number of locations or staff. If you've run three sites, focus on postings for two to five units rather than enterprise-level roles that expect fifteen-plus locations under one manager.
Prepare a portfolio of operational systems you built
Bring documented examples to your interview: a training manual you created, a prep sheet you standardized, or a vendor negotiation you led. Culinary operations managers who show their systems, not just their results, stand out in second-round interviews.
Negotiate start date around seasonal transitions
Many food service organizations plan menu refreshes and staffing cycles around seasonal shifts. Proposing a start date that aligns with an upcoming rollout gives you immediate value and signals you understand how operational calendars work in the industry.
Culinary Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most culinary operations managers?
The most active employers for culinary operations managers right now are Fresh Kitchen, Levy, and Macy's, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract food service companies and multi-unit restaurant groups tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many culinary operations manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of culinary operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on most of these roles are. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include menu development consulting, culinary training program management, and corporate nutrition compliance roles where on-site presence is less critical.
How do you become a culinary operations manager?
Most culinary operations managers start in line cook or sous chef roles, then advance through kitchen management positions that build financial accountability. Gaining experience with scheduling, food costing, and vendor relationships is essential. Earning a food safety certification and taking on multi-unit responsibility, even informally, strengthens your candidacy considerably when you apply for operations-level roles.
Can you get hired as a culinary operations manager without direct operations experience?
It's possible if you've held a senior kitchen management role and can demonstrate operational impact beyond cooking. Employers sometimes consider candidates from adjacent paths, such as food and beverage directors or catering managers, who have managed budgets, teams, and vendor relationships. Building a portfolio of cost-control wins and standardized systems makes a strong case in the absence of a formal operations title.
What does the culinary operations manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your operational background and management style, followed by an in-person or video interview with a hiring manager or regional director. Many employers include a practical component, such as a walk-through of an existing facility, a financial case study, or a request to present a sample menu or training outline before a final offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to culinary operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to culinary operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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