Culinary Supervisor

The Wonderful CompanyShafter, California, USA

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

People Leadership & Development

Supervise coach and develop Culinary Associates to ensure team performance growth and engagement.
Responsible for scheduling timekeeping and labor management to align staffing with business demands.
Conduct regular performance reviews and support professional development of Culinary Associates.
Promote a collaborative positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

Track and manage kitchen-related financial metrics including labor food cost and waste.

Partner with leadership to forecast needs control expenses and propose cost-saving measures.

Support ordering and vendor management to ensure budget alignment and efficiency.

Generate reports and insights on kitchen performance inventory and sales trends.

Customer Engagement & Partnerships

Partner with FOH lead to deliver seamless guest experiences.

Collaborate with customers and internal partners to support catering orders special events and custom menu requests.

Engage directly with customers and Wonderful Logistics Center business tenants to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities for repeat business.

Represent Wonderful La Cocina in fostering positive community and relationships.

Sales & Growth Initiatives

Collaborate with leadership on strategies to grow sales through catering special events and daily service.

Work with the Service and Culinary Manager to create seasonal offerings and promotions that align with customer preferences.

Identify and implement operational efficiencies that improve service reduce costs and increase profitability.

Compliance & Standards

Uphold all food safety sanitation and workplace safety standards.

Ensure compliance with health regulations and company policies.

Support and model high culinary and customer service standards across all levels of the team.

Qualifications :

Minimum 6 years of progressive culinary experience with advanced cooking and menu execution.

Minimum 3 years of leadership experience including scheduling people management and performance management.

Demonstrated experience with financial oversight labor management and food cost control.

Experience working directly with clients or customers in catering events or restaurant partnerships.

Ability to stand for extended periods bend lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Strong work ethic and reliability.

Demonstrated leadership and people management skills with a proven ability to develop mentor and motivate teams.

Skilled in conflict resolution with the capacity to address challenges promptly fairly and constructively.

Strong understanding of financial management forecasting and cost control.

Proven ability to cultivate customer relationships and build partnerships that drive sales growth.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first approach.

Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong administrative capabilities.

Advanced culinary knowledge and expertise in menu execution with the ability to support and guide team training.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends generate insights and recommend improvements.

Flexible collaborative and adept at balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Range : $71000 - $74000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

Thriving Wellness Community : Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including :

24 / 7 online physician consultations

virtual mental health resources

life coaching

engaging employee community groups

cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements

library of on-demand fitness videos

Career Advancement Opportunities : Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.

Focused Learning and Development : Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training webinars and eLearning courses.

Empowering Mentorship Program : Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals overcome challenges and drive your career forward.

Continuous Improvement Training : Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant positive change in the workplace.

Building a Healthy Society : To date our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick through their foundations and The Wonderful Company have invested more than $2.5 billion in education health and wellness community development and sustainability initiatives across Californias Central Valley Fiji and the 2025 Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLEs 100 Companies That Care list and was named one of Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts visit .

Giving Back to the Community : Make a difference with Wonderful Giving allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

Headquartered in Los Angeles The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The companys 10000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest most wholesome pistachios citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the companys market share : Wonderful Pistachios is Americas No. 1 tree nut and Americas fastest-growing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is Americas No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the worlds leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving education initiatives and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in Californias Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report visit learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values visit or follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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