Head Chef

About the Role As a Head Chef at Flow, you will craft and execute high-quality, health-conscious meals and products while owning all food and non-alcoholic beverage selection, ordering, and overall financial performance across operations,from ingredients to packaging to wages.

Responsibilities

• Execute and innovate menus focused on plant-forward, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine while aligning with budget targets.
• Prepare retail products for Grocer, including smoothies, juices, dips and spreads, dressings, sandwiches, bowls, salads, wraps, soups, grazing boards, and health-focused grab-and-go meals, with attention to portion control and cost efficiency.
• Manage daily kitchen operations with a focus on labor and food cost control, waste reduction, and consistent adherence to food safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and optimize food costs through sourcing fresh, local, seasonal ingredients, vendor negotiation, and maintaining accurate inventory and ordering systems.
• Develop and manage kitchen budgets, track expenses, and ensure operations stay within financial targets while contributing to overall profitability.
• Train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high productivity, efficient prep times, and minimal overtime, while upholding Flow’s standards.
• Oversee catering logistics, ensuring efficient planning, resource use, and profitable execution of on-site and off-site events.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment that supports both culinary excellence and operational efficiency.

Ideal Background

• 5–8+ years of culinary experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role (Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager), preferably in high-volume or multi-unit environments.
• Experience overseeing full P&L or kitchen financial performance, including food cost, labor, and vendor management.
• Background in multi-outlet operations, catering, or retail food concepts (e.g., grab-and-go, markets, or commissary kitchens) is strongly preferred.
• Experience in scaling kitchen operations or opening new concepts/locations is a plus.
• Exposure to hospitality-driven or lifestyle brands (luxury, wellness, or community-focused concepts) is a strong advantage.

Additional Information Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life)
• Paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Access to HSA-compatible plans
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free therapy through SpringHealth, acupuncture, and other wellness offerings