Culinary Director

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Capital Restaurant Resources is a distinguished boutique national hospitality employment recruiting firm centrally located in the vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. Founded in 2004 by a chef with deep industry roots, the company has established itself as the premiere recruiting agency serving the Washington DC hospitality community. With a wide-ranging clientele profile that spans from quick casual counter-service concepts to Michelin Starred and James Beard award-winning establishments, Capital Restaurant Resources offers unparalleled expertise and connections throughout the DMV region. Their commitment to excellence and integrity has made them an invaluable partner to job seekers and employers alike in... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Education culinary degree required
  • Minimum 5 years experience in high-volume kitchen or catering environment
  • At least 2 years in leadership role such as head chef or sous chef
  • ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification required
  • Ability to work in both hot and cold environments
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 5 hours daily and stand or walk for remainder of day
  • Proficiency in English reading writing and communication
  • Experience with HACCP and food safety standards
  • Ability to multitask and manage kitchen operations simultaneously

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen or catering environment
  • At least 2 years in a leadership role such as Head Chef Sous Chef or similar
  • ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification required
  • Bilingual or multilingual candidates preferred
  • Proven ability to manage food cost and labor efficiencies
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

Job Duties

  • Oversee large-scale meal production ensuring consistency in flavor texture portioning and nutritional accuracy
  • Lead batch cooking packaging and portioning of meals for delivery not à la carte service
  • Implement standardized recipes portioning guides and production protocols to ensure quality at scale
  • Recruit train and manage kitchen staff including line cooks and prep teams
  • Conduct regular taste tests visual checks and quality control assessments
  • Collaborate with nutritionists and dietitians to align meals with dietary standards
  • Manage inventory negotiate with suppliers and optimize food cost margins

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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