Culinary Director- Graze Food Hall by Travail

We are currently searching for a hospitality-and operations-driven Culinary Operations Director for Graze Food Hall by Travail, located in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Ideal candidates have 3 years of Culinary Operations/ Exec Chef/ Exec. Sous Chef experience, with prior catering operational experience.

Ability to speak Spanish is required.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

About Us

In service since 2010, we are a group of passionate food lovers dedicated to providing a supportive, fun, and professional workplace built upon teamwork, authenticity, creativity, and transparency.

We want to help each of our team members realize their highest potential and reach their future goals.

Our mission is to to immerse the world in unforgettable dining experiences with a generous serving of detail and grace and to continuously improve and expand our landscape of unforgettable eating and drinking establishments.

Who We Seek

As an important contributor to the business and team, we are looking for an experienced, dedicated, energetic, and authentic individual who is passionate about hospitality and guest service, has a superb understanding of operations, prep and food systems and is a master communicator and organizer.

Desired Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years of Exec. Chef, Exec. Sous Chef or previous Culinary Director/ Culinary Operations experience
• Ideal candidate also have previous catering operational experience
• Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish
• Superb communication and organizational skills
• Superior time management skills to effectively prioritize tasks for efficient service and smooth operations
• Friendly, positive attitude
• Excellent understanding of food systems and culinary operation protocols
• Strong sense of urgency

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead in organizing and managing the prep systems and output for all Graze Food Hall by Travail food stalls. You will also lead and develop your prep teams, assist in developing cooks and chefs’ cooking skills, ensure food quality meets Travail Collective Standards, will manage financial health by ensuring food costs goals are met and food costing is correct, work with vendors and purveyors to secure best pricing, and collaborate with Owners and multiple Travail Collective departments internal business partners and managers to ensure the offered menus meet company initiatives and quality, budget goals and are executable by our prep and service teams.

• Meeting with owners and internal business partners for menu concepting and execution plans, providing input to concept/ menu ideas as it pertains to business goals
• Planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of the prep teams of listed locations, and assisting with training service teams as needed
• Holding team and self accountable to work expectations and priorities
• Establish production priorities via the prep lists and pars and assist in assigning job duties for service teams
• Maintain inventory control and usage, are responsible for all ordering
• Input weekly invoices into invoice report for accounting
• Report and manage monthly inventories for COG accountability
• Assist & develop cooks/ chefs’ proper cooking skills, accountability, work ethic, positive attitude and sense of urgency
• Maintain walk-in standards, store inventory in designated areas, and define standards and SOPS
• Follow health code and food label standards
• Cook finished food products to correct temperature, ensure quality of product, and complete in a timely manner, as needed
• Supervise, coach and mentor kitchen staff during prep hours and service hours as needed
• Hold team member one-on-ones for coaching and development, and assist management teams in doing so
• Responsible for documentation of any employee issues/ concerns, and partnering with HR as needed
• Exhibit exceptional hospitality
• Attend all necessary team and leadership meetings and training opportunities
• Work with the leadership team to motivate/elevate staff as a unit
• Partner with Travail Collective business partners to ensure the needs of the restaurants are met and addressed

What We Provide

We’ve created a culture that rewards genuine, results-driven, and fun-loving individuals who enjoy the company of others and respect each other’s unique skills and individuality. We foster career growth and development, encourage playing to your strengths and celebrate the importance of having a diverse, cohesive team. We also provide:

• Employee discount
• Daily family meal (100% free)!
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Fun, supportive work environment
• Health and dental insurance benefits
• Paid time off

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods at a time

Must be able to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, sit

Must be able to walk stairs and climb step ladders

Must be able to use POS System

Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. occasionally or and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently

Must be able to use voice when interacting with guests

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you speak Spanish?

Ability to Commute:

• Minneapolis, MN 55401 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000