About Us

Imagine: 30 unique restaurants to order from, brought to your door in under 30 minutes. That’s what our customers experience.

At Wonder, we want to make world-class food within reach, no matter where you live. That’s why we’ve created a vertically integrated, new standard of dining that will allow you to enjoy menus from award-winning chefs and iconic restaurants across the country, all in one place. Our elevated brick + mortar locations will offer pick up and dine in options, as well as delivery to your home.

As a food-tech startup backed by top-tier venture capitalists and led by a team of experienced entrepreneurs—including some of the most accomplished leaders in the technology, culinary, and logistics industries—we’re growing. Join us in pioneering a new category of dining called “Fast-Fine”, and revolutionizing the way people eat.

About the role

We’re looking for a Production Manager to join our Culinary Production Team in Cranford, NJ. This third shift (overnight) role for our hot production line. The ideal person is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, production-focused kitchen and is excited to support a high-volume, innovative food operation behind the scenes. You’ll lead a team of cooks and prep staff, ensuring top-notch execution, food safety, and consistency across multiple restaurant concepts.

The experience you have:

• 3+ years of supervisory or 2+ years of Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, high-standard culinary production or commissary kitchen

• AOS Culinary School graduate or equivalent culinary training

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and perform well under time constraints

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Skilled in developing, implementing, and maintaining systems for culinary, kitchen, and logistics staff

• Effective at training, developing, and motivating teams, while building strong morale

• Able to hold teams accountable to Wonder’s standards and procedures

• Strong leadership and delegation skills

• Proven ability to manage budgets related to labor, food, and direct operating costs

• Experience creating weekly labor schedules that align with staffing needs and budget guidelines using forecasting tools

• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel to production kitchens throughout NJ as needed

The way you work

• You are passionate about culinary excellence and take pride in delivering high-quality food

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet time-sensitive deadlines

• Foster positive, professional relationships with stakeholders, coworkers, and customers to promote teamwork and collaboration

• Approach challenges by making informed decisions based on data, insights, and sound judgment

• Build trust through open communication, embrace change, and actively seek feedback for continuous growth

• Innovative mindset with the ability to drive and implement new ideas

• Committed to continuous improvement, including refining production methodologies to enhance efficiency and output

• Ability to mentor, motivate, and drive team performance and results

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail