Kitchen Operations

Anduril Industries

Kitchen Operations Lead at Anduril Industries managing food and beverage programs across nationwide test sites with up to 50% travel.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end F&B programs (launch → optimize) across test sites
Align with site leadership on headcount, user needs, and operational realities; serve as primary F&B point of contact
Source, negotiate, and manage vendors; ensure quality, consistency, and scalability
Own P&L, forecasting, and long-range budget planning; drive cost efficiency
Build and standardize SOPs; audit for quality, consistency, and compliance
Ensure adherence to all food safety standards; mitigate risk through training and oversight
Lead test-and-learn initiatives (vendors, pricing, service models); scale successful pilots
Own escalations and service disruptions; execute contingency plans to maintain continuity
Track participation, utilization, and satisfaction; use date to drive decisions
Lead clear, effective stakeholder communication and change management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen with a clean record. Background check + good credit score is essential.
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in foodservice operations, corporate dining, or hospitality management.
Strong background in multi-site operations or program management; ideally across diverse site types (office, manufacturing, R&D, remote locations).
Experience managing vendor relationships and service contracts.
Deep understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Proven financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Must work well in stressful high pressure situations maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure, calm in chaos mindset.
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating/preventing/identifying and solving problems as necessary; managing expectations is key.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

foodservice operationscorporate dininghospitality managementmulti-site operationsprogram managementvendor managementbudgetingforecastingcost controlfood safety standards

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder managementproblem solvingstress managementcomposure under pressurechange managementorganizational skillsleadershipnegotiationdecision making

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality managementBachelor’s degree in Business Administration