Remote Production Chef Jobs
Remote production chef jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first food brands, meal kit companies, and distributed culinary content teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include NMS, Aramark, and US Foods. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
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The Project Manager - Store Development will lead the end-to-end execution of retail store construction and renovation projects. This role is responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects across various markets, ensuring all are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires collaboration with internal teams, vendors, architects, landlords, accounting and general contractors to ensure quality and brand consistency in all store environments.This position is virtual/remote which means the work can be completed from anywhere is the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories with about 50% travel requirements for the role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee all phases of remodels, store refurbishments and facility maintenance projects.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, scope, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with Real Estate, Store Operations, Merchandising, IT, and Finance to ensure alignment throughout project lifecycles.
- Serve as primary liaison between the company and architects, engineers, general contractors, and other external partners.
- Prepare estimates, submit capital project spend and manage project budget - ranging from $5,000 to $1m plus project budgets.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at one time.
- Monitor all costs against forecasts as well as period close direction and project spend insight.
- Identify value engineering opportunities without compromising brand standards.
- Track and measure vendor performance on projects, providing direction on project standards and deliverables.
- Ensure consistent quality control practices are in place & adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure permit approvals, inspections, and landlord coordination are managed appropriately.
- Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure adherence to specifications, codes, and company standards
- New Stores: Lead workstream coordination and management of all phases of new store builds – leading overall timeline and execution planning. Leads the concerted efforts and coordination of all workstreams to deliver on-time schedules and openings: Workstreams include but not limited to: Real estate, Construction, Legal, HR, Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, Asset Protection, Accounting/Finance and all other appropriate workstreams.
- Create and manage critical path schedules; proactively resolve delays and conflicts to keep projects on track.
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Produce and provide regular reporting on project status and financial impacts
SUPERVISION:
- N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with all employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
- External: The incumbent is required to interact with customers and other service providers including General Contractors and all construction suppliers (i.e., fixtures/equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, signage, etc.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Primarily work indoors in a climate-controlled office environment. Operate Office equipment, including personal computer and phone.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may on occasion be loud.
- Working in refrigerated and freezer area in which temperatures may range from -10 degrees Fahrenheit to 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of retail management and or five years related project management.
- Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects in diverse geographies.
- Must by PC proficient
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, permitting processes, retail operations, and ADA/code compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, AutoCAD, or equivalent construction/project management tools.
- Must be available for overnight work and travel to new store sites. 50%
Certifications/Training
- Project Management Certification or similar certifications are desirable.
Licenses
- N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and process guidelines.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to plan and organize, teach, and train, build teams, effective communicator and be a strong representative of US Foods culture and values.
Education
- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
The Project Manager - Store Development will lead the end-to-end execution of retail store construction and renovation projects. This role is responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects across various markets, ensuring all are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires collaboration with internal teams, vendors, architects, landlords, accounting and general contractors to ensure quality and brand consistency in all store environments.This position is virtual/remote which means the work can be completed from anywhere is the United States except Hawaii or United States Territories with about 50% travel requirements for the role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee all phases of remodels, store refurbishments and facility maintenance projects.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, scope, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with Real Estate, Store Operations, Merchandising, IT, and Finance to ensure alignment throughout project lifecycles.
- Serve as primary liaison between the company and architects, engineers, general contractors, and other external partners.
- Prepare estimates, submit capital project spend and manage project budget - ranging from $5,000 to $1m plus project budgets.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at one time.
- Monitor all costs against forecasts as well as period close direction and project spend insight.
- Identify value engineering opportunities without compromising brand standards.
- Track and measure vendor performance on projects, providing direction on project standards and deliverables.
- Ensure consistent quality control practices are in place & adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure permit approvals, inspections, and landlord coordination are managed appropriately.
- Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure adherence to specifications, codes, and company standards
- New Stores: Lead workstream coordination and management of all phases of new store builds – leading overall timeline and execution planning. Leads the concerted efforts and coordination of all workstreams to deliver on-time schedules and openings: Workstreams include but not limited to: Real estate, Construction, Legal, HR, Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, Asset Protection, Accounting/Finance and all other appropriate workstreams.
- Create and manage critical path schedules; proactively resolve delays and conflicts to keep projects on track.
- Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Produce and provide regular reporting on project status and financial impacts
SUPERVISION:
- N/A
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with all employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company.
- External: The incumbent is required to interact with customers and other service providers including General Contractors and all construction suppliers (i.e., fixtures/equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, signage, etc.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Primarily work indoors in a climate-controlled office environment. Operate Office equipment, including personal computer and phone.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may on occasion be loud.
- Working in refrigerated and freezer area in which temperatures may range from -10 degrees Fahrenheit to 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of retail management and or five years related project management.
- Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects in diverse geographies.
- Must by PC proficient
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, permitting processes, retail operations, and ADA/code compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, AutoCAD, or equivalent construction/project management tools.
- Must be available for overnight work and travel to new store sites. 50%
Certifications/Training
- Project Management Certification or similar certifications are desirable.
Licenses
- N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and process guidelines.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to plan and organize, teach, and train, build teams, effective communicator and be a strong representative of US Foods culture and values.
Education
- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between
***EOE – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote production chef jobs.
- Minimum two years of experience in a high-volume or production kitchen environment
- Demonstrated ability to cook and scale recipes for large batch production
- Current ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Proficiency in HACCP procedures and temperature logging protocols
- Experience managing prep teams and coordinating kitchen workflow under time pressure
- Culinary degree, vocational certification, or equivalent professional kitchen training
Tips for Your Remote Production Chef Job Search
Document your production process for remote employers
Remote hiring managers can't watch you cook, so your application needs to show your process in writing. Include standardized recipe documents, batch scaling notes, and cost sheets that demonstrate you can communicate production decisions clearly without in-person explanation.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote production chef openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Applying in the first few days of a posting going live increases your chances before the pool fills.
Highlight async communication tools in your resume
Remote production chef roles run on shared tools like project management software, cloud-based recipe management platforms, and async video for kitchen walkthroughs. Name the specific tools you've used so remote employers know you can coordinate production without being in the same room.
Prepare a remote work example for your interview
Remote culinary interviews almost always include a question about how you managed a production project without in-person supervision. Have a specific example ready that shows how you communicated changes, resolved issues remotely, and kept a production schedule on track.
Remote Production Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote production chef job?
Target companies where culinary production is decoupled from a physical kitchen, such as meal kit brands, food media companies, and packaged food startups with distributed teams. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication about recipes and processes, and experience documenting production workflows without in-person oversight. A portfolio showing menu development, standardized recipe documentation, and cost management work gives you a strong edge.
Which companies hire remote production chefs?
Employers currently hiring remote production chefs include NMS, Aramark, and US Foods, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first food brands, culinary content platforms, and meal kit or CPG companies that coordinate recipe development and production planning across distributed teams.
Can you get a remote production chef job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Your strongest path is through food media startups or recipe development firms that hire for project-based roles. Showing a documented recipe portfolio, familiarity with shared production tools, and strong written communication skills can substitute for formal experience.
Do you need a degree for remote production chef jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated production skills, a proven recipe development record, and experience managing food costs or scaling formulas far more than a culinary degree. Certifications in food safety and practical portfolio work, such as documented menus, batch recipes, or cost sheets, often carry more weight than formal credentials when you're not cooking on-site.
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