Director of Culinary Operations

Recruiting Partner: Erica Gillespie

New York, New York | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $100,000 to $110,000 | Job ID: 180856

Job Summary

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Join a premier luxury event venue renowned for creating one-of-a-kind, memorable experiences for a discerning clientele. We’re seeking a hands-on Director of Culinary Operations to partner with the Executive Chef and oversee culinary operations, team performance, and quality standards. From weddings and milestone celebrations to corporate gatherings and non-profit galas, every occasion is executed with exceptional attention to detail and culinary excellence.

Salary + Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($100K–$110K, DOE)

• Comprehensive benefits package

Role + Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume luxury venue

• Lead, train, schedule, and develop the culinary team

• Oversee labor, purchasing, inventory, food cost, and operational efficiency

• Ensure consistent culinary quality, presentation, safety, and execution

• Collaborate with event and management teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Requirements + Qualifications

3+ years of experience in a similar culinary leadership role; luxury hospitality required

• Strong knowledge of union operations and Local 6 collective bargaining requirements is required

• Proven experience managing labor, purchasing, inventory, and food costs

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly service-oriented environment

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

 

JOB ID: 180856

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether 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 work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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