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Culinary Operations Director
Join a respected restaurant group as a Culinary Operations Director, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the back-of-house operations of a high-volume, scratch-based kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity to lead culinary execution while implementing strategic operational systems that ensure quality, consistency, and scalability.
Culinary Operations Director Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Culinary Operations Director Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum 7+ years in high-volume scratch kitchens, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
- Proven experience building and scaling operational systems in multi-unit, corporate, or high-volume kitchens.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.
- Deep knowledge of food safety, sanitation, compliance, and labor standards.
- Experience managing diverse teams, including bilingual staff (Spanish-speaking preferred).
- Ability to implement change, drive accountability, and improve operational efficienc
- Design and implement operational systems for inventory management, ordering, waste tracking, quality audits, and SOP documentation.
- Continuously evaluate and improve processes to maximize efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
- Supervise Kitchen Leads, Sous Chef, Culinary Development Lead, line cooks, and prep cooks while training and mentoring staff on best practices.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure adherence to established systems and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu rollouts.
- Analyze performance metrics, food costs, labor, and waste to inform operational decisions.
- Report on operational KPIs, audits, and process improvements while serving as a bridge between BOH operations and FOH coordination.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for culinary excellence and operational efficiency, we invite you to apply for this impactful role.
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.
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Brian Constantine