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SalaryJob Title: Culinary Director
Requisition ID: 15860
Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Constellation
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
State: New York (US-NY)
The Role at a glance:
The Culinary Director provides creative and systems leadership for Dining & Events. Through building and implementing inspired industry leading culinary programs, the role ensures the highest level of guest/client satisfaction while fostering team member engagement and achieving company financial objectives. The Culinary Director will be cross functional to the business needs in retail, restaurants & catering.
Compensation: $180,000 plus Bonus
What you'll be doing:
- Builds high performing culinary management team by leading the charge in talent acquisition, coaching and development to ensure the highest level of individual and team performance. In partnership with Regional Chefs and Vice Presidents of Operation, communicate job expectations and manages Regional Chef performance.
- Drives culinary innovation in partnership with segment & company initiatives and goals.
- Aligns Dining & Events menu and production management processes across various lines of business.
- Encompasses a superior understanding of food and beverage standards and trends; guides and protects the food, beverage and service experience, constantly exploring the latest trends and opportunities for program growth and evolution.
- Leads planning and execution of new menus, retail brands, renovations, and new site openings.
- Maintain deliverables towards long term and short-term objectives via cadence of reporting and presentation.
- Provides culinary leadership, including planning and execution for all companies in the Dining & Events segment. Develops and implements menus, recipes, systems and quality assurance standards to ensure innovative, consistent, high-quality execution of all culinary experiences across the segment.
- Guides revenue growth and performance efforts of the business as it relates to culinary operations.
What we're looking for:
Must-haves:
- Minimum 10+ years hospitality operations management experience, preferably in a high volume, upscale catering and restaurant environment.
- 6+ years successfully managing multiple high-volume kitchens and commissaries.
- Experience successfully overseeing teams of Regional and Executive Chefs.
- Ability to manage controllable line items, analyze and provide input on cost saving measures, manage proper execution of food programs, and assure efficient outputs.
- Strong culinary skills paired with a fluency in operational protocol such as ServSafe and EcoSure
- Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, operations, purchasing, human resources, marketing, and finance teams to foster support and to ensure that i initiatives are deliverable and support the broader business strategies.
- Superior leadership, management and analytical skills with a proven ability to deliver superior operational performance.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business and/or Culinary field Highly Preferred.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work effectively, independently, and efficiently with time constraints.
- Must be creative, innovative, and proactive.
- Must be detail oriented and perform work accurately and timely.
- Proficient computer skills necessary including Microsoft Office.
- Financial management cost controls, food and labor cost management experience required.
- Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels.
- Required travel 75%
Our Benefits:
- Medical (FT Employees)
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- Discount Program
- Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
- EAP
- 401k
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
- Paid Time Off
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About Constellation:
From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.
About Elior North America:
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.
At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.
Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.
