Culinary Innovation & Kitchen Manager
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
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Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what’s “healthy” they don’t stop to consider what’s healthy. As far as we’re concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.
Van Leeuwen is looking for a Culinary Innovation & Kitchen Manager to join our Research + Development Team and work out of our Innovation Kitchen in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This position will work directly with and alongside co-founder, Ben Van Leeuwen. Thinking outside the box to create exciting concepts and developing new and delicious ice cream offerings for Van Leeuwen (Scoops, Bars, Cakes, Soft Serve , Sundaes and More). This individual will have many opportunities for leaving their mark on the menu innovation strategy and processes for building a world-class ice cream experience.
The Culinary Innovation & Kitchen Manager is responsible for managing The Van Leeuwen Flavor Lab opening in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. You will be leading an innovation kitchen to the highest standards of quality, creativity, organization and cleanliness. In addition to being the innovation engine for the entire Van Leeuwen business (CPG, Scoop Shops, International), The Flavor Lab will have production for sale and testing in the Flavor Lab scoop shop.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee all Flavor Lab kitchen operations - this includes producing ice cream and other menu innovations from start to finish
- Ensure all Flavor Lab kitchen operations are to Department of Health standards - this includes taking part in inspections as needed
- Partner with leadership on the ideation of new ice cream flavors and recipes weekly
- Research and implement new innovations for scoop shops, such as toppings and sundaes
- Partner closely with Learning + Development to develop SOPs and rollout guides for all menu items
- Cross-functionally develop cadences, processes, SOPs, and roll out documentation to ensure successful product launches
- Partner with the Supply Chain team for distribution and pricing feasibility of new flavors
- Visit the field regularly to gather feedback and data to improve innovation output and quality
- Work with members of R&D to scale up innovation projects for commercial production
- Create samples and work on ad hoc retail projects as necessary
- Create a memorable scoop shop experience at the Flavor Lab site - from interfacing enthusiastically with customers to overseeing in-shop events
- Work effectively and professionally with Flavor Lab retail leadership
- Support other R&D functions as necessar
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- ServSafe Manager Food Protection certification
- 4 to 5 years of experience in a pastry or culinary role (Food Science background a plus)
- Experience in retail preferred
- Experience managing kitchen operations a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite including Excel
- Ability to regularly lift 50+ lbs
- Ability to be on site 5 days a week, with flexibility to work weekends as needed
PERKS + BENEFITS
- Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)
- Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
- 401k with up to 4% Employer Match
- Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
- Wellness Reimbursement Plan
- Paid Time Off - 3 Weeks / 120 Hours Total
- Paid Sick Time
- Yearly Performance Reviews
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.
The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
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