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Culinary Director

Redmond, WA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Employee assistance program
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Paid Time Off

Job Description

Kizuki International LLC is a dynamic and rapidly growing culinary company dedicated to sharing authentic Asian culinary experiences with a wide audience. The company operates an impressive portfolio of Asian culinary brands, including Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya, Supreme Dumplings, and Tang Bar / Swish Swish, each offering a unique and authentic taste of Asian cuisine. Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya is renowned for delivering the most authentic Japanese ramen experience outside of Japan, crafted with scratch-made broths and designed with Japanese-inspired interiors that capture the essence of traditional craftsmanship. Supreme Dumplings specializes in handcrafted Xiao Long Bao and other small bites,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years multi-unit culinary management experience
  • 3+ years senior leadership experience
  • high school diploma or GED required
  • Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management degree preferred
  • strong financial knowledge including COGS, labor, food cost percentage, budgets, and inventory systems
  • excellent communication skills to coach and motivate teams
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced multi-unit setting
  • availability to travel between locations and work nights and weekends
  • physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
  • bilingual skills highly valued

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years multi-unit culinary management experience
  • 3+ years in senior leadership roles
  • high school diploma or GED required
  • Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management degree preferred
  • strong financial knowledge including COGS, labor, food cost percentage, budgets, and inventory systems
  • excellent communication skills with ability to coach, motivate, and influence teams
  • knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, and production systems
  • ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-unit environments managing multiple priorities
  • ability to travel between locations and work nights/weekends as needed
  • physical ability to perform kitchen duties including standing long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs
  • bilingual skills are a plus

Job Duties

  • Maintain, enforce, and elevate culinary standards across all locations
  • Ensure consistency in flavor, texture, presentation, and portioning
  • Conduct audits for food quality, kitchen cleanliness, equipment condition, and health-code compliance
  • Lead cross-concept standardization of recipes, SOPs, and production systems
  • Lead creation, testing, and rollout of new menu items and seasonal offerings
  • Collaborate with Marketing on product launches, promotions, and culinary storytelling
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and enhanced guest experience
  • Manage food costs, labor costs, and budgets to meet financial targets
  • Optimize prime cost, COGS, food cost percentage, labor cost percentage, inventory turnover, and menu profitability
  • Partner with Procurement to source high-quality ingredients while maintaining cost control
  • Oversee equipment uptime, workflow design, and production throughput
  • Coach and develop chefs, kitchen managers, and commissary leads
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance kitchen culture
  • Deliver training on culinary techniques, safety, and operational best practices
  • Strengthen cross-training and career pathways for culinary teams
  • Uphold strict food safety standards and allergen management procedures
  • Maintain high audit scores and regulatory compliance
  • Identify and mitigate safety risks
  • Partner with Operations to resolve staffing challenges and guest feedback
  • Support vendor and supplier relationships
  • Represent the company at events, tastings, and community engagements

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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