Description
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and strategic Kitchen Operations Lead to oversee a portfolio of nationwide test sites. This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of onsite food and beverage programs, including pilot initiatives, vendor management, financial performance, and operational consistency.
This individual will act as the primary bridge between corporate strategy and onsite execution,embedding with local site teams to deeply understand population dynamics, infrastructure constraints, and user needs. The role requires up to 50% travel and a high degree of autonomy, adaptability, and cross-functional collaboration.
In addition, this role will serve as a key driver of innovation,leveraging test sites as environments to pilot, refine, and scale future-facing food and beverage programs across the broader portfolio.
We are driven by our outcomes here at Anduril Industries. Do or do not, there is no try.
Program Ownership: Lead end-to-end F&B programs (launch → optimize) across test sites
Site Partnership: Align with site leadership on headcount, user needs, and operational realities; serve as primary F&B point of contact
Vendor Strategy: Source, negotiate, and manage vendors; ensure quality, consistency, and scalability
Financial Management: Own P&L, forecasting, and long-range budget planning; drive cost efficiency
Operations & SOPs: Build and standardize SOPs; audit for quality, consistency, and compliance
Health & Safety: Ensure adherence to all food safety standards; mitigate risk through training and oversight
Innovation: Lead test-and-learn initiatives (vendors, pricing, service models); scale successful pilots
Crisis Management: Own escalations and service disruptions; execute contingency plans to maintain continuity
Data & Insights: Track participation, utilization, and satisfaction; use date to drive decisions
Communication: Lead clear, effective stakeholder communication and change management
Other duties as assigned