Lead, West Coast Kitchen Operations

Lead, West Coast Kitchen Operations

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The West Coast Kitchen Operations Lead will be responsible for oversight of performance, compliance and efficiency of all onsite dining and kitchen operation programs across Anduril's West Coast regional offices. They will be acting as the cultural ambassador for Anduril and execute the duties of the role while holding the customer service side at the highest standards. They will be responsible for the daily directing and organizing of F&B programs to ensure seamless service, food quality and safety in collaboration with our foodservice providers while also nurturing a positive work environment. We're looking for someone with razor-sharp attention to detail, a knack for anticipating needs, and the agility to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment. At Anduril Industries, we celebrate bold commitment and decisive impact - because here, results matter. If you're ready to dive in wholeheartedly and make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for upholding the high standard of the Anduril food program.
• Oversee daily operations of onsite dining programs, including hot meal catering, warming kitchen, pantry programs, and micro-market or grab-and-go areas.
• Serve as primary liaison between the company and the contracted foodservice provider, ensuring compliance with service-level agreements, MBRs, safety standards, issue resolution, and brand guidelines.
• Develop and implement dining policies, procedures, and performance standards to ensure consistency, quality, and fiscal responsibility.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and health compliance in accordance with local and federal regulations.
• Track operational budgets, analyze cost drivers, and identify opportunities for savings or process improvements.
• Review vendor financial reports, participation metrics, and sustainability goals to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Ensure consistent service levels and a positive employee experience across all office locations.
• Responsible for overall food safety in the kitchenettes & serveries. This includes unannounced inspections & audits of all locations to ensure high levels of cleanliness & organization are in practice.
• Gather and analyze employee feedback to guide program enhancements.
• Support company events, catering, and special hospitality functions as needed.
• Partner with EHS, Events, Recruiting, People teams as needed to execute requests & maintain a safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen.
• 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.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Financial acumen with ability to manage budgets and analyze performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver high-impact employee experiences.
• 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.
• Must be proficient in Gdocs, PPT, Microsoft Suite programs, Jira, Airtable, Slack, Quip, Zoom, Office Space, Asana or Box.

Physical Requirements

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Position requires walking & giving direction most of the working day. You will spend most of your time on your feet, not behind a laptop.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs & ladders.
• Travel to auxiliary locations regularly, up to 50%.
• Occasionally requires wearing of personal protective safety equipment in construction areas.
• Occasionally requires lifting to perform duties & responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull carts & equipment weighing in excess of 300lbs occasionally.

US Salary Range $98,000 - $130,000 USD