Commissary Operations Manager (GM)

Commissary General Manager – Los Angeles, CA (On-Site)

About Our Client:
Our client is a family-owned, high-growth food production company operating within the restaurant and manufacturing industry. With a strong focus on quality, operational excellence, and team development, they are investing heavily in leadership to support their expansion from 14 to 100 locations by 2035.

What Our Client Offers You:

• Salary: $85,000 – $120,000
• Bonus Package: Up to 20% of base salary
• Medical Benefits: Included
• 401(k) Benefits: Includes company match
• Paid Time Off: Holiday, Vacation, Sick leave
• Relocation Assistance: Yes

What You’ll Do:
As the Commissary General Manager, you will lead all aspects of our central kitchen operations, ensuring the production of high-quality, fresh food for our stores and direct-to-consumer channels. Your leadership will be pivotal in maintaining operational excellence, fostering a people-first culture, and supporting company growth.

• Oversee daily food production to meet store and customer demands, ensuring consistency and quality
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls to minimize waste and optimize efficiency
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards across all commissary activities
• Lead, coach, and develop the commissary team, creating a respectful and accountable work environment
• Collaborate with store operations to ensure seamless support for catering, to-go, and third-party delivery services
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance systems, processes, and overall performance

Qualifications You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, operations, or related field; 5+ years of leadership in high-volume food production or commissary environments
• Proven experience managing teams, with strong coaching and development skills
• Extensive knowledge of food safety standards, USDA/FSQA experience, and inventory management
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Hands-on leader with excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to relocate for the role

How to Apply:
If you like what you see here, please Apply Now to submit your resume. A real, live Kinsa Group Recruiter, Stephanie, will review your information and get in touch if we think you’re a great fit.

Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Mattice
stephaniem@kinsa.com