Associate Director, Culinary

About This Role

This role involves leading and inspiring a culinary team, contributing to strategic planning, and overseeing culinary operations to ensure high standards of quality, innovation, and efficiency. The Associate Director will provide broad administrative direction to enhance organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dynamic culinary team, providing guidance and mentorship to chefs and staff members
• Contribute to the strategic planning process, offering insights and expertise to enhance culinary operations and overall organizational success
• Oversee the execution of culinary activities, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality, innovation, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Evaluate and improve culinary processes, implementing best practices to optimize performance and enhance the overall dining experience
• Provide broad administrative direction, shaping the vision for culinary activities and playing a key role in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of operations

Requirements

• Extensive background in culinary arts
• Proven track record of successful culinary leadership
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills
• Strong managerial skills with experience leading and inspiring culinary teams
• Ability to maintain and uphold the highest standards of culinary execution and quality on a consistent basis
• Proven collaboration and communication skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams
• Results-driven mindset, with a focus on optimizing operational efficiency and continuous improvement in culinary processes

Qualifications

• Extensive background in culinary arts and a proven track record of successful culinary leadership

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits