Director of Food and Beverage @ Anduril

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.

The Global Director of Food and Beverage will be tasked with leading and managing all operational facets of the Anduril F&B Program. This role demands collaboration with the leadership team to scale operations in multiple locations globally, while upholding the high standards of the current F&B program.

Key Qualifications:

At least 10 years of experience in a high-demand startup or busy food service environment.
Strong background in Finance, FP&A, or related field.
Ability to work with and clearly communicate across all company levels.
Proficiency in financial data analytics and various operational software tools a must.
Experience in scaling operations, preferably in Food and Beverage sector.
Proven track record performing financial analysis and ROI optimization.
Understanding of large-scale vendor management and partnerships.

Responsibilities:

Uphold the high standards of Anduril’s food program and ensure food safety across all facilities.
Support back of house construction projects from concept to completion, focusing on safety, quality, and compliance.
Develop and implement strategies to scale F&B operations across multiple global locations.
Analyze and optimize ROI from major vendor partnerships, particularly two significant vendors providing reviewing and auditing financials.
Identify, implement and monitor cost-saving opportunities in kitchen operations.
Manage a small distributed team to deliver daily food and beverage services to 4000+ employees.
Partner with Finance, ESH, Events, Recruiting, and People teams to fulfill daily operations and maintain a safe work environment.
Conduct unannounced inspections and audits, and continuously improve SOPs.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Operations, Finance, or related field.
A minimum of 10 years of impactful leadership experience in a startup environment.
Experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry is preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements:

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
Ability to handle high-pressure situations and work overtime as needed.
Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Work Location:

This position is based onsite at the Costa Mesa HQ campus, requiring a 5-day work week.

US Salary Range

$168,000—$252,000 USD

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!

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