We are seeking a Culinary Director for a new Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant concept in NYC! If you have fast casual dining experience leading a new restaurant opening from scratch and are ready to join an up-and-coming group that will offer true growth potential, then we want to hear from you!

Culinary Director Benefits:

• Health Insurance (medical/dental/vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus
• Growth Opportunities

Culinary Director Qualifications:

• 3-5 years as a senior culinary leader
• Experience with new restaurant openings
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and kitchen equipment.
• Creative culinary skills, with a passion for Mediterranean cuisine and healthy food trends.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, inventory management, and cost control.

Culinary Director Responsibilities:

• Menu development and innovation - Maintain a balance between creativity, profitability, and nutritional value in menu offerings.
• Led, mentor, and develop the kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culinary team.
• Oversee adherence to all health and safety regulations, including compliance with local and national food safety guidelines (e.g., proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness).
• Work with senior leadership to set and achieve budgeted financial goals.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, and overheads to optimize profitability without compromising quality.

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: 148764 #post

Matthew Forgione