Executive Kitchen Manager

goop Kitchen is an extension of goop, the modern lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2008. Launched in 2021 as a “delivery-first” restaurant, goop Kitchen brings together Gwyneth’s clean food vision, a digitally native marketing strategy, culinary and operational expertise from some of the world’s best restaurants, and class-leading paybacks on small-footprint restaurants. goop Kitchen provides guests with access to nutritious, fantastic-tasting food whenever and wherever they want it.

Our mission is to be our guests’ first choice in healthy, clean eating—delivered with ease and excellence.

The Executive Kitchen Manager at goop kitchen will be responsible for overseeing the daily culinary operations of the kitchen, ensuring the preparation and execution of high-quality dishes in line with our clean, health-conscious standards. This position will work closely with the Sr. Director of Kitchen Operations, Area CDC, and kitchen staff to maintain the integrity of our menu, drive innovation in our offerings, and support Goop Kitchen’s mission of promoting nutritious, flavorful, and sustainable eating.

• Lead daily BOH operations and uphold Goop Kitchen’s culinary standards
• Train, coach, and develop a high-performing NYC kitchen team
• Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and consistent execution
• Partner with leadership on sourcing sustainable, seasonal ingredients
• Maintain NYC DOH compliance, HACCP standards, and strict sanitation protocols
• Manage food & labor costs with a systems-driven approach
• Drive a culture of “Detect, Fix, Prevent” and continuous improvement

• We need a culture-first kitchen leader who believes great food starts with great people. Someone who embraces radical transparency, champions team development, and drives “unthinkable consistency” while elevating standards every day.
• Experience as a Kitchen Manager, CDC, Exec Chef, or BOH leader in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SOP, procedures, and system implementation
  
  Strong leadership and communication skills
• Highly organized, effective in a new restaurant opening environment
• Passion for sustainability and ingredient integrity
• Based in NYC area and have experience working in the city
• Serv Safe certified

• Be part of a mission-driven, fast-growth brand with huge expansion ahead
• Collaborative team culture that values creativity and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to build processes, innovate in the talent space, and shape the future of our workforce