Kitchen Area Manager (All genders)
Kitchen Area Manager (All genders)
Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
57.500 € – 69.500 € (von XING geschätzt)Vor OrtKitchen Area Manager (All genders)
Über diesen Job
Kitchen Area Manager (All genders)
Category Supply Chain Management & Operations Location Verden, Niedersachsen, Germany
Factor_ is a ready-to-eat meal delivery service that takes a whole new approach to fresh-prepared food. Weekly rotating menus are chef-prepared and approved by nutrition specialists making mealtime simple and stress-free, and providing convenience without having to compromise. Every Factor_ meal is made from scratch using only the freshest premium ingredients. Our Factor_ brand has teams across North-America and Europe and currently delivers to residents in North-America, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium and we plan to expand to other European countries in the future. Factor_ is part of the HelloFresh Group which now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.
Your role
As a Senior Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in leading our kitchen team to success by utilizing core competencies such as time management, effective communication, attention to detail, food safety knowledge, flexibility, leadership, food preparation skills, focus under pressure, physical stamina, and a refined palate. Your expertise will contribute to the smooth operation of the kitchen, the development of culinary staff, and the delivery of exceptional dining experiences.
This role is available for a 24-month contract (extension possible). Please submit your resume in English.
Your area of responsibility
- Lead shift operations end-to-end: production efficiency, food quality, food safety, and workplace safety
- Mentor and develop kitchen supervisors, driving their operational capability and leadership growth
- Manage staffing continuity across planned and unplanned absences to keep production uninterrupted
- Conduct performance reviews, feedback sessions, and disciplinary processes in line with HR and company policy
- Own the shift handover process, maintaining clear cross-shift communication and resolving bottlenecks before they escalate
- Coordinate kitchen throughput on an hourly basis, prioritizing tasks to meet service deadlines
- Enforce SOPs, GMP standards, and food safety protocols — no exceptions
- Escalate issues to the right function promptly:
Equipment issues → Maintenance/ Supply gaps → Procurement/Logistics
Food safety concerns → FSQA
HR/conduct matters → Human Resources
Major operational blockers → Area Manager / Department Head
Your profile
- Hands-on culinary leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen
- Strong people management skills — coaching, feedback, and accountability
- High attention to detail in food preparation, recipe adherence, and quality standards
- Decisive under pressure, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Clear communicator across teams and departments
- Deep knowledge of food safety and GMP requirements
What we offer you
- Growth & Development: Internal training opportunities plus a yearly Learning & Development budget
- Food & Lifestyle: Discounts on Factor_-boxes
- Compensation & Vacation: Competitive salary and 30 days of vacation
- Health & Well-being: Access to well-being initiatives, with discounted fitness offers currently being rolled out
- Future Benefits: We’re working on introducing additional perks, including mobility support and a company pension scheme, to give our team even more flexibility and security
Are you up for a challenge?
Apply now with your complete application documents, also without a photo and without stating specific personal characteristics such as nationality or gender if you choose to do so. German or English language certificates and documents regarding residence and work permits are welcome.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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About HelloFresh Group
We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.
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HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:
- Europe:EUaccommodations@hellofresh.com.
- APAC: APACaccommodations@hellofresh.com
