Director of Culinary Services Jobs

Proven Business Acumen: Understanding of financial management, cost control, and budgeting within a culinary operation with multiple sites in contract catering

Client Engagement: Interact with clients and customers to regularly gather feedback, and use insights to refine and enhance the culinary offerings

Financial Oversight: Manage culinary budgets, cost analysis, and pricing strategies to ensure profitability while maintaining excellence

Have Leadership Experience: previous leadership experience in a culinary setting, with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team

Have experience with Menu Innovation: Adept at conceptualizing, designing, and executing innovative and appealing menus

Have excellent excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships with team members and stakeholders

Experience with ensuring adherence to kitchen cleanliness and safety standards including food safety certification

5+ years as a Chef de Cuisine and 2+ years of multi-unit experience within restaurants

Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teams

Experience with Italian cuisine and culture is an asset

Excellent verbal, reading and writing skills

Extended health benefits including vision and dental

Red Seal Cook’s Qualification Certificate

Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a fine dining service environment

5 years progressive experience in a variety of dining environments

Previous hotel experience in a fine dining property

Strong service orientation with demonstrated knowledge of all types of formal dining room service

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team player skilled with motivating and coaching others