Culinary Manager, Asia

World Central Kitchen is seeking a highly skilled Chef, and innovative Manager to lead Culinary Operations on the ground to ensure the service of nourishing, comforting meals to disaster-affected communities.

The ideal candidate is a committed, innovative culinary expert who thrives in fast-paced, ever-changing settings. You should have the ability to adapt quickly and lead teams under pressure. Your role includes :

• Menu Development : Craft culturally appropriate menus that cater to diverse communities.
• Inventory Management : Oversee rotating inventories and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Cooking at Scale : Prepare meals in low-resource environments to feed large groups.
• Team Building : Train and build locally led response teams for efficient food distribution.
• Rapid Response : Ensure food aid is promptly delivered to communities, aligning with WCK’s values and ethos.
• Bi / Multilingual : leads communication, coordination, and understanding of cultural dietary needs in affected areas.

Duration : The Culinary Manager is a two (2) year contract term position with the opportunity for renewal, offering a unique chance to lead and help shape WCK's responses.

This position reports directly to the Response Director during activations, and the Senior Manager while off activation.

Preferred Location(s) : Asia - Must live within one (1) hour of an international airport.

Key Responsibilities :

Activation Management

Culinary Operations

Budgeting and Logistics

Personnel Management and Training

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Requirements

By joining us as a Culinary Manager, you will dedicate your professional expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by crises. Your leadership will ensure that our response efforts are prompt, strategic, and compassionate, delivering hope and essential aid at a time when it is needed most.

Application & Cover Letter Instructions

This application  REQUIRES  a cover letter that clearly articulates your interest in working with World Central Kitchen. We aim to understand your passion for our mission, please elaborate on how your experience aligns with the responsibilities detailed in the job description. Only applications accompanied by a cover letter will be considered for further review. We encourage you to express your genuine voice and avoid using generic cover letters.

References and Background Checks

To help ensure the safety of our communities and our teams, our selection process will include reference and background checks, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements.

Equal Opportunity

WCK is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity and to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the country in which they reside. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment at this time.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Contract Type (If based outside United States or Spain)

We are excited to offer an opportunity for this role in partnership with Velocity Global and TCW Global. If based outside of the United States or Spain, depending on location, the successful candidate will be contracted by either VG or TCW, which will handle all HR-related processes, including payroll, benefits, and compliance, while the employee will work directly with World Central Kitchen to fulfill the job responsibilities.

As a contractor of Velocity Global or TCW Global you will receive the benefits and support of a dedicated HR team, ensuring a seamless experience while you contribute to the mission of World Central Kitchen.

Benefits

Salary Range : $80,000 - $100,000 USD and / or equivalent in local currency per year

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment : Be part of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and innovation.

Global Impact : Your work will have a direct impact on building a diverse and talented global team.

Professional Growth : Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.

Dynamic Team : Work with a supportive and enthusiastic team that values collaboration and fun.

If you are ready to bring your unique talents to a role that is as challenging as it is rewarding, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s build the future of World Central Kitchen together!

WCK is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in being a part of WCK's global talent journey!