Culinary Operations Manager

Gallatin, Tennessee, US (GTN) · Full-time · Mid-Senior

About The Position

Schedule: Monday–Friday (no late nights)

Reports To: Regional Operations Manager

Type: Full-Time, Exempt


Restaurant DNA. Built for hospitality. Designed for balance.

At Yarzin Sella, we bring true restaurant standards—craft, care, and memorable service—into a

high-end corporate food service experience. We’re hiring a Culinary Operations Manager to run

the operation end-to-end, lead from the floor, and build a team that takes pride in every detail.

What You’ll Do

  • Own the guest experience across all meal periods—warm, polished, and consistently excellent.
  • Lead during service: set the pace, anticipate needs, troubleshoot fast, and keep standards high.
  • Run daily operations including food safety, sanitation, and compliance with health regulations and company policies.
  • Hire, coach, and develop the onsite team; oversee staffing, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance.
  • Serve as the primary on-site client contact and keep stakeholders aligned through clear communication and reporting.
  • Track KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and uphold Yarzin Sella and client standards.
  • Manage payroll/timecards, PTO, and support budgets and facility needs.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • PTO + sick time
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision
  • Monthly commuter benefit

Real growth runway—we’re always looking for stars ready to grow with us

Apply today to set the standard: polished hospitality, flawless execution, and real work-life balance

Requirements

What You Bring

  • 4–5 years leadership experience in hospitality/restaurant operations (culinary experience preferred)
  • Experience with team building, forecasting, and staffing management
  • Strong communication, prioritization, and people leadership skills
  • A guest-first mindset with calm, solutions-oriented operating style
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Food Handler’s Permit + ServSafe Manager Certification
  • Able to stand/walk up to 8 hours; lift up to 30 lbs

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