Culinary Director ( Menu Operations) JN -102026-182504

To Apply for this Job Click HereCulinary Director (Menu Operations)A respected and fast-growing full service restaurant group is seeking a hands-on culinary leader who excels at being present and engaged across multiple locations and collaborating with various leaders. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and update menus across a thriving brand, enhance kitchen operations, and maintain the brand’s culinary identity.Culinary Director Benefits & CompensationCompetitive base salary with bonus based on company KPIsGenerous health benefitsExcellent paid time off and vacation timeTech packageApproximately 40% to 50% work-from-home flexibilityOpportunity to grow within a supportive and fast-expanding teamCulinary Director Requirements & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including at least 5 years in menu innovation or product development within a multi-unit casual dining environmentProven track record of developing and launching popular, profitable menu items at scaleStrong understanding of restaurant operations, food costs, and supply chain managementExcellent project management, organizational, and communication skillsProficiency in culinary software and Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to travel extensively to restaurant locations, vendors, and for market researchCulinary Director Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end process of menu item development, from concept to rolloutDevelop a pipeline of menu innovations balancing trends, guest favorites, and operational efficienciesCollaborate with culinary and operations teams to ensure the executability of new menu itemsConduct market research, competitive analysis, and trend forecasting to identify growth opportunitiesCreate and maintain back-of-house recipes and plate specifications for training and implementationWork with procurement to source high-quality ingredients within cost targets and maintain quality controlPartner with Marketing on messaging and promotional strategies for new menu launchesCollaborate with Operations and Supply Chain for training materials, execution protocols, and ingredient forecastingPresent new concepts and align with leadership on strategic prioritiesDevelop menu execution timing protocols within the POS-KDS platform (Aloha)Monitor menu item performance and optimize based on data-driven insightsManage inventory software and maintain accurate inventory controlThis role is ideal for a culinary professional who values both creative development and operational excellence within a supportive, expanding restaurant organization.JOB ID: 182504 #postLarry ChesnerTo Apply for this Job Click Here, $120,000 - $140,000,