VP of Culinary

What You'll Do

• Define and execute a cohesive culinary roadmap that aligns with Salted’s brand positioning (better-for-you, clean label, unique + craveable) and long-term business goals (100+ locations, highly profitable, the gold standard in digital-first)
• Maximize the culinary offerings of our core brand menus as we turn these brands into household names
• Lead the R&D pipeline for both new brands as well as our core brands (every month, we test 1-2 new brands out of our Test Kitchen)
• Develop and execute an LTO strategy that balances culinary innovation with the constraints (and benefits) of our small, extremely high volume footprints
• Use data to optimize our product mix for financial results as well as customer frequency
• Serve as the culinary voice to our partners and executive team, presenting compelling, data-backed menu strategies that drive growth
• Research and stay current with supplier opportunities to reduce costs and improve the quality of ingredients
• Collaborate with Ops to establish and enforce elite standards for prep, presentation, and safety (HACCP)
• Partner with Marketing, Ops, and Tech teams to ensure new launches are promoted effectively and executed flawlessly in every kitchen
• Lead your team with candor and directness
• Stay obsessed with the customer experience. Identify unmet needs and emerging trends to keep Salted ahead of the curve in a fast-changing industry.

Who You Are

• 10+ years experience working in the QSR or fast food industry in a culinary role
• Deep understanding for how to ensure culinary consistency at national scale
• Able to translate customer ratings, PMIX, and COGs data into actionable menu improvements
• Test-and-learn oriented mindset
• Effective planner who cares deeply about the details as well as the big picture strategy
• Knowledge of HACCP, SOP’s, and government/industry food safety and quality regulations, codes, and standards
• Proven ability to collaborate with other departments, proactively identify problems/opportunities, and take ownership of deadlines and deliverables
• Must be based in the Los Angeles area with some flexibility to travel to kitchens around the US
• Passionate about building something great!

Benefits

• Salary Range: $180,000 to $220,000
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Stock Options in Company
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work with a team that’s transforming the restaurant industry!