Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Is an effective presenter one-on-one, in small and large groups, with a variety of audiences. Command’s attention and can manage group discussions. Writes clearly and concisely. Adjusts messages to fit the audience. Listens openly, challenges ideas respectfully.
• Create an environment that inspires innovation and consistent execution while addressing the needs of the business.
• Be recognized as a Culinary business professional with an insatiable appetite for culinary innovation and menu development, always staying ahead of culinary trends.
• Serve as a primary culinary expert and master strategist, continuously educating team members on the latest menu trends, and positioning YC Culinary as a visionary leader in the club and hospitality segments.
• Exercise entrepreneur thought and implement strategies that look beyond the horizon in order to stay ahead of the industry.
• Create the vision and goals for a first-in-class culinary department through establishing processes and protocols for all areas of culinary.
• Define clear culinary objectives and deploy a data-driven strategy that will drive growth by increasing the frequency and loyalty of existing members while attracting new leads.
• Lead menu and recipe development designed to positively impact our customer experience.
• Drive and launch consistent execution of YC culinary standards through quality control, process and procedures utilizing ORCA inventory reports and controls.
• Directly and indirectly manage the Executive Chef and Purchasing Manager with the goal of motivating for excellence, enhancing professional development, and personal growth.
• Prioritize culinary objectives and constantly evolve to adapt and scale culinary initiatives for an ever-changing growth positioning.
• Collaborate across the upper levels of the organization to identify needs and develop scalable solutions.
• Partner with Purchasing Supply to ensure local and national sourcing adheres to YC culinary quality standards.
• Partner with Purchasing Supply to identify the best vendors for our partnerships.
• Represent the culinary department at the senior leadership level and be recognized as the go-to expert on culinary development.

Disclaimer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks and responsibilities being performed by people assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Experience/Education Required:

• Demonstrated perseverance when faced with challenges and a commitment to the highest standards in the industry.
• Strong financial performance tracking skills & operations mindset.
• Highly persuasive leader, and a natural relationship builder with strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiating skills.
• Ability to command respect through leadership presence and professional maturity.
• Executive-level presentation skills and ability to handle high-level internal and external communications.
• Enterprise Culinary leadership experience with a professional reputation for innovation.
• Proven experience utilizing data from multiple sources to drive clear culinary objectives.
• Proven leadership experience, with keen self-awareness and the ability to lead by example.
• Impeccable judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• High level of proficiency with culinary systems, programs & digital tools.