Mamahuhu
About Mamahuhu
Mamahuhu is a San Francisco–based restaurant company founded by Anmao Sun, Ben Moore, and Brandon Jew — the James Beard Award–winning chef and owner of the Michelin‑star Chinese‑American restaurant Mister Jiu’s.
We’re built around the idea that food brings people, communities, and cultures together through the joy of shared tradition.
Our food centers around creative twists on Chinese‑American classics with thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
We launched our first fast‑casual restaurant in the Inner Richmond in 2020 and have expanded to several Bay Area locations from the Peninsula up to Marin County.
Description We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Culinary Manager to lead Mamahuhu’s culinary vision across all restaurants.
This role is responsible for maintaining culinary excellence in all facets of our operation, including quality assurance, food safety and sanitation programs, kitchen leadership development, management of kitchen operational systems, and driving product consistency across all locations.
You will work closely with ownership, Operations, Training, and GMs to ensure our food remains delicious, consistent, and reflective of Mamahuhu’s mission and values.
This is a full‑time role based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We offer a supportive culture, strong cross‑department partnership, and an opportunity to shape the future of a growing brand.
Responsibilities
Maintain quality & consistency across all locations: conduct regular in‑store visits to evaluate food quality, recipe adherence, prep execution, speed, portioning, and consistency; troubleshoot issues and implement systems.
Support operations: work inside restaurants to support line service, production, and peak operations as needed to uphold food quality and safety; spend time in kitchens side‑by‑side with our team.
Train & develop kitchen leaders: provide hands‑on coaching for Kitchen Team Leads and GMs; build kitchen training programs and tools including training modules, recipe videos, SOPs, station guides, prep systems.
Food safety, sanitation & compliance: develop and lead cleanliness & safety programs; establish, implement, and maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and food‑safety systems that meet or exceed state and local regulations; ensure all locations maintain passing health scores.
Menu rollouts & cross‑functional collaboration: oversee rollout of all new menu items and recipe updates; manage timelines, communication, training, and operational readiness; partner with Operations, Training & Marketing; support new store openings (hiring, onboarding, training, kitchen setup).
Qualifications
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
3–5+ years culinary leadership experience (multi‑unit experience strongly preferred).
Strong background in fast‑casual, full‑service, or high‑volume kitchens.
Demonstrated ability to build, train, and develop kitchen teams.
Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Strong understanding of food costing, menu engineering, and kitchen financial management.
Expertise in food‑safety regulations and sanitation systems.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work across diverse teams.
California Food Manager Certification required (or obtained upon hire).
Who You Are
Passionate about food — especially Chinese‑American cuisine and cultural storytelling through food.
A strong trainer and coach who elevates others through clarity, consistency, and hands‑on leadership.
Quality‑driven with a deep commitment to recipe accuracy, consistency, and excellence.
Calm under pressure, able to guide teams through busy shifts and high‑volume environments.
Collaborative and thrives in a cross‑functional, “we over me” culture.
Organized & detail‑oriented, with strong systems thinking and follow‑through.
Curious, always learning, exploring trends, and pushing culinary creativity.
Accountable & reliable, setting high standards for yourself and the teams you lead.
Location This is a full‑time position located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
You should be able to commute to multiple Mamahuhu locations and attend on‑site development sessions, tastings, and training meetings.
Schedule This role will require a flexible schedule and time spent across multiple restaurants weekly.
Hours will vary based on operational needs, menu development cycles, and new restaurant openings.
Salary & Benefits The starting salary for this role is $100,000 annually.
Mamahuhu also offers a competitive benefits package, including:
Medical insurance with 75% of the premium covered by the company.
Annual wellness stipend.
Three weeks of paid time off (PTO).
Eligibility for our quarterly bonus program.
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We’re built around the idea that food brings people, communities, and cultures together through the joy of shared tradition.
Our food centers around creative twists on Chinese‑American classics with thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
We launched our first fast‑casual restaurant in the Inner Richmond in 2020 and have expanded to several Bay Area locations from the Peninsula up to Marin County.
Description We are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Culinary Manager to lead Mamahuhu’s culinary vision across all restaurants.
This role is responsible for maintaining culinary excellence in all facets of our operation, including quality assurance, food safety and sanitation programs, kitchen leadership development, management of kitchen operational systems, and driving product consistency across all locations.
You will work closely with ownership, Operations, Training, and GMs to ensure our food remains delicious, consistent, and reflective of Mamahuhu’s mission and values.
This is a full‑time role based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We offer a supportive culture, strong cross‑department partnership, and an opportunity to shape the future of a growing brand.
Responsibilities
Maintain quality & consistency across all locations: conduct regular in‑store visits to evaluate food quality, recipe adherence, prep execution, speed, portioning, and consistency; troubleshoot issues and implement systems.
Support operations: work inside restaurants to support line service, production, and peak operations as needed to uphold food quality and safety; spend time in kitchens side‑by‑side with our team.
Train & develop kitchen leaders: provide hands‑on coaching for Kitchen Team Leads and GMs; build kitchen training programs and tools including training modules, recipe videos, SOPs, station guides, prep systems.
Food safety, sanitation & compliance: develop and lead cleanliness & safety programs; establish, implement, and maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and food‑safety systems that meet or exceed state and local regulations; ensure all locations maintain passing health scores.
Menu rollouts & cross‑functional collaboration: oversee rollout of all new menu items and recipe updates; manage timelines, communication, training, and operational readiness; partner with Operations, Training & Marketing; support new store openings (hiring, onboarding, training, kitchen setup).
Qualifications
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
3–5+ years culinary leadership experience (multi‑unit experience strongly preferred).
Strong background in fast‑casual, full‑service, or high‑volume kitchens.
Demonstrated ability to build, train, and develop kitchen teams.
Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Strong understanding of food costing, menu engineering, and kitchen financial management.
Expertise in food‑safety regulations and sanitation systems.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to work across diverse teams.
California Food Manager Certification required (or obtained upon hire).
Who You Are
Passionate about food — especially Chinese‑American cuisine and cultural storytelling through food.
A strong trainer and coach who elevates others through clarity, consistency, and hands‑on leadership.
Quality‑driven with a deep commitment to recipe accuracy, consistency, and excellence.
Calm under pressure, able to guide teams through busy shifts and high‑volume environments.
Collaborative and thrives in a cross‑functional, “we over me” culture.
Organized & detail‑oriented, with strong systems thinking and follow‑through.
Curious, always learning, exploring trends, and pushing culinary creativity.
Accountable & reliable, setting high standards for yourself and the teams you lead.
Location This is a full‑time position located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
You should be able to commute to multiple Mamahuhu locations and attend on‑site development sessions, tastings, and training meetings.
Schedule This role will require a flexible schedule and time spent across multiple restaurants weekly.
Hours will vary based on operational needs, menu development cycles, and new restaurant openings.
Salary & Benefits The starting salary for this role is $100,000 annually.
Mamahuhu also offers a competitive benefits package, including:
Medical insurance with 75% of the premium covered by the company.
Annual wellness stipend.
Three weeks of paid time off (PTO).
Eligibility for our quarterly bonus program.
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