Company description

Bien Cuit is a James Beard-nominated, Brooklyn-based retail and wholesale bakery focusing on handcrafted bread and pastry. We are dedicated to the merging of classical and contemporary techniques that harness the benefits of fermentation, support the seasonality of local agriculture, and respect the centuries-old tradition of the bakery as the heart of the community. Support of regenerative agriculture is very important for us and we work closely with regional farmers and millers as often as possible. We are a quickly growing company and seek team members who are hands-on and have significant experience in the Food & Beverage industry.

Job description

Job Description

Bien Cuit is seeking a Director of Operations with proven experience in the food industry to handle a wide variety of logistical, financial and managerial tasks on a company-wide level. Candidates should have high standards for performance and the ability to make clear, effective decisions in a hands-on and fast-paced environment. Applicants must be highly self-motivated and thoroughly experienced in the necessities of operating a quickly growing company. This position will include the following duties (and more):

- Managerial oversight and accountability over all company departments
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Acquisition and management of equipment and facilities
- Management of business relationships and licenses
- Development and oversight of vendor relationships and contract negotiation
- Maintenance and creation of management tools
- Cost/benefit analysis and comprehensive operational cost management

Desired Skills and Experience
- 3-5 years of Food & Beverage experience
- Strong attention to detail and self-motivated
- Operational experience in a high-level management position in Food & Beverage
- Strong track record of managing and implementing action plans
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Ability to multi-task and manage diverse workflows
- Experience in budgeting and financial projections
- Experience negotiating vendor contracts
- Demonstrated ability to motivate a large and diverse team
- Fluent with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Quickbooks, familiarity with POS systems
- Clear thinker and communicator, with the ability to clearly articulate and influence across all levels of an organization, both internal and external
- Strongly customer service oriented

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $80,000.00 - $110,000.00

Work visa

This employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for international applicants

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline