Culinary Director

Austin, TX, USA|Onsite, Travel

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $100,000.00 - $115,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

parking

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job Description

Nova Hospitality Group is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company known for managing a diverse portfolio of unique restaurant and hospitality brands. With a commitment to excellence and creativity, Nova Hospitality Group values culinary ingenuity, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The organization works across multiple venues and projects, encompassing media, events, social platforms, and consumer products to create comprehensive and memorable hospitality experiences. This multifaceted approach allows Nova Hospitality Group to maintain a strong presence in the culinary and hospitality industries while promoting growth and brand recognition.

The Culinary Director position at Nova Hospitality Group is a senior leadership... Show More

Job Requirements

bachelor's degree in culinary arts hospitality management or related field preferred
5+ years of senior culinary leadership experience
minimum 3 years managing multi-unit operations
proven experience in new restaurant openings
strong financial acumen
deep knowledge of food safety and sanitation
excellent communication and leadership skills
ability to travel for site visits and events
bilingual english and spanish strongly preferred

Job Qualifications

5+ years of senior-level culinary leadership experience as a culinary director or executive chef
minimum 3 years managing multi-unit operations in high-volume quality-driven environments
proven success scaling operations and opening new restaurant concepts
strong financial management skills including budget creation cost analysis and inventory optimization
deep understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
demonstrated passion for ingredient-driven cuisine sustainability and guest satisfaction
exceptional leadership communication and problem-solving abilities
bilingual english and spanish strongly preferred

Job Duties

lead the collaboration of culinary scope of nova hospitality venues including consulting affiliated projects media events social platforms and consumer products
serve as the culinary brand steward ensuring all offerings align with nova hospitality standards of excellence innovation and hospitality
oversee and guide the culinary programs across all restaurant properties
develop and standardize sops recipes prep guides and kitchen procedures to ensure consistency in technique portion control presentation and food cost management
conduct regular site visits and virtual check-ins to ensure ongoing adherence to standards
work closely with executive chefs and key culinary team members to mentor train and implement ongoing culinary improvements
collaborate with the finance and operations teams to track and forecast culinary expenses including food cost labor and purchasing

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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