Culinary Director – Food Related Retail

Are you a passionate Culinary Director open to a new challenge without the Restaurant Grind?

This leader of our Company's Culinary Department will be instrumental in the rebranding, revitalization, and redesign of our well-respected and community-driven Food Related Retail Locations.

Culinary Director Benefits

• Direct report to CEO- Seat at the Table- no red tape
• Creator of your own success – unlimited creativity
• Community & Family Driven Culture
• Benefits include Tech Package & Car Allowance

Culinary Director Responsibilities

• Implement standards, food safety, and procedures for these new departments creating diverse menus across 5 different concepts including but not limited to vendor selection, recipe writing/testing, menu costing, small ware acquisition, hiring, training, and ongoing team development
• Oversee new outlet openings from ground zero with strong attention to detail and organization
• Have a vast understanding of fast-casual restaurant timing and flow
• High-level congruent communicator with a proven ability to collaborate with C-Level and in-store teams

Culinary Director Requirements

• 3+ years as a Director of Culinary, Director of Prepared Food and Retail, or Multi Concept Food Hall overseeing 5+ Food & Beverage Locations
• Strong financial acumen – multiple venue financial management experience
• Computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems and software is a must; tech-savvy
• Must have opened, rebranded, or conceptualized a brand from construction design to doors-opening
• Exceptional organization and planning skill set
• Fluently Bilingual in English/Spanish required

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.