1. Executive Level (The Visionary)
Owner / Executive Chef
- Final authority on brand identity and culinary standards.
- High-level business strategy and financial forecasting.
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Establishing the overarching daily momentum and operational goals.
2. Culinary Operations (The Kitchen)
Director of Culinary Operations
(Reports to Executive Chef)
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Menu Engineering: Designing and updating the master
meal prep rotations, balancing protein matrices, and crafting
bespoke 5-course menus for private dinner events.
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Sourcing & Procurement: Managing relationships with
premium local purveyors and ensuring ingredient quality.
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Kitchen Execution: Overseeing the actual cooking,
plating, and packaging.
(Potential future hire: Prep Cook or Assistant Chef to handle
foundational prep tasks).
3. Brand & Digital Growth (The Front of House)
Content & Marketing Director
(Reports to Executive Chef)
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Web & Technical SEO: Managing the digital
infrastructure, ensuring Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and
maintaining Schema.org markup so the business is easily found by
high-net-worth clients.
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Media Production: Directing, filming, and editing
video content, focusing on high-end sauce tutorials, private event
breakdowns, and meal prep strategies.
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Copywriting: Crafting localized ad copy, website
service descriptions, and engaging social media narratives.
(Potential future hire: Video Editor or SEO Specialist).
4. Administration & Back Office (The Engine)
Operations Manager
(Reports to Executive Chef)
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Client Relations: Managing booking inquiries,
onboarding, and generating detailed invoices for private events.
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Knowledge Management: Building and maintaining
standard operating procedures, recipes, and daily logs using
local-first, privacy-focused tools.
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Finance & Scheduling: Tracking expenses, analyzing
profitability, and structuring weekly kitchen time blocks for
maximum efficiency.
(Potential future hire: Virtual Assistant or Bookkeeper).