Culinary Director – Full-Service Dining (Based in Atlanta)

We are seeking an experienced Culinary Director to lead and enhance operations across a diverse range of dining concepts, from casual to fine dining, in multiple airport settings. This role focuses on creating structure, streamlining processes, and upholding high culinary standards. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, have excellent leadership abilities, and ensure consistency and quality across all locations.

Culinary Director Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Culinary Director Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, adherence to company standards, and high-quality food preparation.
• Streamline culinary processes, including menu development and optimizing kitchen workflows.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop culinary teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and culinary excellence.
• Manage food costs, budgets, and inventory control to maximize profitability while maintaining high standards.
• Oversee the food procurement process to ensure the best quality and pricing.
• Stay current with industry trends, incorporating new culinary techniques and innovations.
• Travel up to 60% to oversee and support multiple locations.

Culinary Director Qualifications:

• Willingness to relocate to Atlanta, GA.
• Minimum of 5 years in senior culinary leadership, overseeing multiple restaurant concepts or locations, ranging from fast casual to fine dining.
• Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with New Restaurant Openings (NRO).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal.

If you're ready to take on a leadership role and elevate culinary operations across multiple locations, apply today!

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.   JOB ID: 145201 #post

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