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A mission-driven food enterprise is seeking a Culinary Director to lead operations in a fast-paced commissary and catering environment. This senior role oversees kitchen operations, team leadership, menu development, quality control, and culinary innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily kitchen and catering operations, ensuring food safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Supervise a team of 50+ across culinary, production, and special events.
- Optimize processes, manage cost controls, and drive staff development.
- Collaborate on menu planning, client satisfaction, and expansion strategies.
- Create and track KPIs; improve operations through data analysis and feedback.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years in high-volume culinary leadership; prior Executive Chef experience required.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and financial management skills.
- Hands-on cooking ability and deep knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; bilingual Spanish is a plus.
- Willing to work weekends/holidays and perform physical aspects of the role.
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K
- Professional development and growth opportunities
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. 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.
JOB ID: 161168
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Francesca Brajuha