Culinary Manager

Goodwin Recruiting is a reputable and growing recruitment firm dedicated to connecting talented professionals with thriving companies. With a steadfast commitment to core values and world-class customer service, Goodwin Recruiting stands out as a leader in navigating complex labor laws and ensuring inclusive hiring practices. Their philosophy emphasizes valuing diversity, fostering a culture of innovation, and providing equal opportunities that empower a wide spectrum of candidates. This approach has resulted in numerous success stories, highlighting their track record of matching the right candidate with the right role while promoting a welcoming and diverse work environment.

The Culinary Manager position within this vibrant organization presents an exciting opportunity for a seasoned culinary professional to lead a scratch kitchen. This role is crucial in driving operational excellence and delivering best-in-class guest satisfaction by working closely with team members and engaging guests daily. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing a kitchen team of over 20 employees, with a passion for product quality and flawless plate presentation. Leadership in this role goes beyond supervision; it involves fostering a culture where people are seen as the organization's greatest asset, emphasizing training, development, and retention.

This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment, bringing not only technical culinary expertise but also strong managerial skills including managing P&L, scheduling, ordering, and inventory. The position promises a competitive salary, quarterly bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits inclusive of health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k plan. This opportunity is ideal for someone who values servant leadership and desires to influence a team positively while ensuring every guest experience is exceptional. Goodwin Recruiting’s approach to hiring ensures that every candidate considered is qualified and suited to contribute meaningfully to the company’s ongoing success and growth.