What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Director position at Goodwin Recruiting?
An exciting opportunity to join a growing hospitality group setting the standard in Global Cuisine – with a Local Flavor. The Culinary Director will collaborate with the VP of Culinary and Executive Chef to develop menus that balance creativity, cost control, and consistency across a multi-unit portfolio of 6 restaurants. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a proven culinary leader passionate about food innovation, mentorship, and operational excellence.
- Competitive base salary with annual performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Travel reimbursement and dining perks
- Professional development and ongoing leadership training
- Strong internal advancement opportunities within an expanding restaurant group
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Culinary Director role
- Minimum 5 years in an Executive Chef role
- Multi-unit experience managing 6 or more locations preferred
- Proven ability to oversee $30M in annual volume operations
- Strong financial acumen—able to balance food quality with target cost of goods goals
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and accountability for results
- Lead menu development and R&D efforts with at least 6 months of strategic lead time for new rollouts
- Collaborate with leadership on menu strategy, innovation, and seasonal offerings
- Train and mentor chefs on execution, consistency, and operational standards
- Oversee food quality, kitchen performance, and compliance with safety and sanitation protocols
- Represent the brand as an ambassador of culinary excellence, embodying company values across all levels
- Proven track record of successful restaurant openings and concept launches
- Deep curiosity for global cuisines and emerging food trends
- Ability to inspire and coach teams with integrity, humility, and enthusiasm
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in all areas of kitchen management
- Passion for delivering memorable dining experiences that blend creativity and profitability
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000