Assistant Kitchen Manager at goop Kitchen – San Jose, California

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 Assistant 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 Kitchen operations and uphold Goop Kitchen’s culinary standards
• Train, coach, and develop a high-performing kitchen team
• Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and consistent execution
• Maintain Health Department 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
• Assist with ordering, invoices, weekly inventory and end of week financial reports

• 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 Assistant Kitchen Manager, Shift Lead or, BOH leader in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SOP, procedures, and system implementation
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Computer Savvy
• Highly organized, effective in a new restaurant opening environment
• Passion for sustainability and ingredient integrity
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Based in San Jose area
• ServSafe 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

Competitive compensation + benefits package