Culinary Operations Manager at Premier Global Links LLC in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Job description

• Premier Global Links LLC is seeking a Culinary Operations Manager to lead culinary operations, team development, menu planning, purchasing, food quality, and continuous improvement in a high-volume food service environment.
• This role is responsible for building efficient culinary systems, developing teams, maintaining food safety standards, and creating dining programs that balance quality, creativity, nutrition, and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations and establish consistent operating standards.
• Manage, coach, and develop culinary teams while supporting employee growth.
• Participate in hiring, performance management, and team development.
• Plan and develop menus based on customer preferences, nutrition, quality, and culinary trends.
• Introduce innovative culinary concepts that improve the dining experience.
• Oversee purchasing and procurement to support ingredient quality and cost efficiency.
• Monitor food quality, preparation standards, portion control, and operational consistency.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify operational challenges and implement practical process improvements.
• Manage resources effectively to support culinary performance and business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Use computer systems and operational tools to improve planning, reporting, and efficiency.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of culinary management or supervisory experience.
• 1–3+ years of relevant culinary or food service experience.
• Extensive culinary experience in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen or food service environment.
• Strong experience with menu planning, food preparation, and culinary operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, inventory, or food cost management.
• ServSafe certification.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety practices.
• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience leading culinary operations across multiple programs or service areas.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and diverse menu concepts.
• Experience with process improvement and operational standardization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and culinary/food service management systems.

Skills

Required

• Culinary management
• Supervisory experience
• Menu planning
• Food preparation
• Team leadership and coaching
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Purchasing and procurement
• Inventory management
• Food cost management
• ServSafe certification

Preferred

• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Culinary/food service management systems

Benefits

• Compensation is based on relevant experience, skills, education, and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement