Director, Culinary Operations
Core
Lead culinary teams in planning, training, and daily execution while driving new food and beverage initiatives and setting standards for culinary excellence.
Role type
Director, Culinary Operations
Builds
Food and beverage operations across multiple venues
Domain
Hospitality / Theme Parks
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, food cost control, inventory management, recipe standardization, food safety compliance, sustainability initiatives, vendor management, performance evaluation, succession planning
Preferred skills
Culinary Arts degree, food manager certificate, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Develop and mentor senior chefs; establish food specifications and standardize recipes; monitor and control food costs; conduct regular quality checks; ensure compliance with food safety and labor laws; create strategic plans to optimize venue profits; provide visionary leadership for culinary R&D.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & management