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.
As the Northeast Kitchen Operations Lead, you will ensure that every Anduril location from Massachusetts to the DC/Maryland/Virginia (DMV) region delivers attentive, friendly, and efficient service, embodying our commitment to excellence.
ABOUT THE JOB
In this role, you will direct and organize our Food and Beverage program, maintaining a consistently high standard of service while implementing food safety protocols, managing multiple vendors, and optimizing processes. You’ll cultivate a positive work environment that thrives on innovation and teamwork.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, adaptable leader who can navigate the fast-paced landscape of a rocketship startup. At Anduril, we focus on outcomes, so be prepared to roll up your sleeves and dive into the work needed to drive success.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Uphold the high standards of Anduril's food program across all locations.
- Ensure food safety in kitchenettes and serveries through unannounced inspections and audits, promoting cleanliness and organization. Embrace a "good ideas can come from anywhere" mentality to improve SOPs continuously.
- Collaborate with senior management and the Global Food and Beverage Director to plan and implement changes that align with our scaling needs.
- Partner with various departments to address daily requests efficiently.
- Work alongside EHS, Events, Recruiting, and People teams to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
- Travel up to 50% to support Northeast regional sites.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of experience in restaurant, bar, banquet-style catering, or kitchen management.
- A positive, service-oriented attitude with a self-motivated, energetic, and flexible approach. You should be a cultural ambassador with a sense of urgency and a solution-focused mindset.
- At least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced startup, hospitality, or corporate catering environment, emphasizing high-level customer service.
- Strong communication skills, comfortable interacting across all levels of the organization, from janitorial staff to C-suite executives.
- Maintain applicable certifications, including ServSafe Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid.
- Quick and accurate decision-making skills to evaluate alternative courses of action.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities, anticipating and addressing issues before they escalate.
- Expect to be on your feet most of the day, walking and directing rather than sitting behind a laptop.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally push/pull carts and equipment weighing over 300 lbs.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in event planning or operations roles.
- Reporting and data analytics experience.
- Proficiency in Google Docs, PowerPoint, Microsoft Suite, Jira, Airtable, Slack, Quip, Zoom, Office Space, Asana, and Box.
- Prior experience in kitchen operations within a tech startup.
Join Anduril and be a key player in shaping our food and beverage experience while supporting our mission to redefine defense technology!
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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