Director of Culinary

Raleigh, NC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $65,000.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Our client is a dynamic and evolving hospitality group based in Raleigh, dedicated to building a multi-channel culinary operation that integrates chef-driven restaurants, catering and events, boutique inn culinary programming, and scalable food initiatives. This progressive company values innovation, quality, and entrepreneurship, embracing a lean organizational model with multiple active revenue streams and significant growth potential. The group is committed to maintaining a high standard of culinary excellence while fostering creativity and operational efficiency across all facets of the business.

The position is a unique leadership opportunity designed for a seasoned culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, trend-forward enviro... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent culinary experience
Minimum of 5 years in culinary leadership roles
Extensive back-of-the-house experience
Experience managing single-unit to multi-unit operations
Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work in person in Raleigh
Flexible compensation expectations aligned with role responsibilities

Job Qualifications

Proven leadership in multi-unit, high-volume, or complex culinary operations
Strong culinary foundation with menu development experience
Experience in catering, events, banquet service, or production kitchens
Deep understanding of food cost control, inventory, and forecasting
Ability to lead and motivate diverse culinary teams
Organized, systems-driven mindset
Comfort managing multiple revenue streams simultaneously
Entrepreneurial spirit with strong accountability

Job Duties

Oversee culinary operations across all restaurant and food concepts
Develop innovative menus that balance creativity, quality, and profitability
Lead catering and private event culinary programs
Build boutique inn culinary offerings and experiential dining programs
Create and implement kitchen systems, prep manuals, and recipe documentation
Recruit, train, and develop high-performing culinary teams
Manage food production processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality
Drive food cost control, labor optimization, and accurate forecasting
Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
Oversee food vendors and kitchen tenants within our venue ecosystem
Support scalable food initiatives including large-volume remote deployment programs (400–800 people per day)

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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