What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations – Food Production position at Curtis Food Recruiters?
A long-standing, family-owned food production company is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee its commissary operations, including production, procurement, food safety, and financial performance. This leadership role offers the opportunity to step into a well-established position, replacing a retiring leader, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a collaborative and quality-focused team.
This is a daytime, weekday-only role—no nights or weekends required.
Role Highlights
- Oversee daily food production operations at an FDA-compliant facility producing fresh, never-frozen meals, including sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and fresh-cut fruit.
- Lead a team of 35 employees, fostering a positive, team-oriented work culture with strong leadership and coaching.
- Manage procurement and supplier relationships, handling order guides, product selection, and cost control.
- Ensure food safety compliance, maintaining FDA logs, sanitation protocols, and regulatory standards.
- Take ownership of financial performance and P&L, ensuring accurate costing, pricing, and operational efficiency.
- Support menu development and large-batch meal planning, aligning with operational capacity and production goals.
- Collaborate with catering operations, ensuring seamless execution of scheduled events.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify opportunities for process or facility improvements.
What You’ll Bring
- 5 years of experience in food production, catering management, or commissary operations.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a food production environment.
- Familiarity with FDA compliance, sanitation standards, and operational best practices.
- Experience with large-batch food production, menu planning, and procurement.
- PCQI Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
- Accounting background or cost accounting experience preferred—understanding of financials and cost control is a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial reporting tools.
If you’re a hands-on leader with experience in food production and a passion for building strong teams, we’d love to hear from you. Make a meaningful impact and help shape the next chapter of this growing operation—apply now or contact Eli Jones at eli@curtisfood.com to learn more.
