Director Culinary Europe (m/f/d)

Levy EuropeWe create exceptional hospitality experiences at Europe's most exciting stadiums, arenas, and event venues – from Bundesliga football to concerts to VIP hospitality. Outstanding culinary offerings, exceptional service, and innovative ideas come together to create unforgettable moments.With a clear growth strategy, we are continuously expanding our presence across Europe. Creativity, sustainability, and respectful collaboration matter to us just as much as operational excellence.Above all, we are one thing: a team – together, with passion and team spirit, we achieve great things.Levy is part of Compass Group, the world's leading food and hospitality services company.For our continued growth, we are looking for a Director Culinary Europe (m/f/d).Your Responsibilities:Lead and execute the culinary strategy across multiple venues and markets throughout Europe.Develop innovative food concepts, menus, and guest experiences that drive commercial success.Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and operational standards across all locations.Partner with Operations, Commercial, and Venue teams to deliver exceptional event and hospitality experiences.Drive menu engineering, recipe optimization, and cost management to maximize profitability.Lead culinary audits and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements.Coach, mentor, and develop culinary leaders and kitchen teams across the region.Support new business opportunities, client pitches, and strategic growth initiatives.Your Profile:Extensive culinary leadership experience within hospitality, catering, events, or food service environments.Proven track record managing multi-site or regional culinary operations.Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, food cost control, and financial performance.Expertise in menu development, culinary innovation, and emerging food trends.Deep understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and operational excellence.Exceptional leadership and team development capabilities.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels.Willingness to travel extensively across Europe to support venues, teams, and key events.Your Benefits:30 days of vacation for genuine time to rechargeFlexible working hours and remote workA day off on your birthdayCorporate Benefits with a range of attractive employee discounts