Culinary Director

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Culinary Director

Newark, DE
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Join a respected hospitality group managing multiple restaurant brands in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Lead culinary strategy, menu development, and team mentoring as a key senior leader. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Requirements

  • Leadership experience as Culinary Director
  • Experience in high-volume restaurants
  • Menu development and culinary innovation
  • Understanding of food cost and operations
  • Ability to develop culinary teams

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in culinary roles
  • Strong communication skills
  • Organizational and project management skills
  • Valid driver’s license and transportation
  • Flexibility to work varied schedules

Full job description

Culinary Director – Delaware/Pennsylvania


Join a respected hospitality group operating multiple celebrated restaurant concepts throughout Delaware and Pennsylvania. This is a rare opportunity for a creative, business-minded culinary leader to shape menus, influence brand direction, and contribute as a key member of the senior leadership team while mentoring culinary talent.


Culinary Director Benefits & Compensation


  • Competitive annual base salary ($95,000–$110,000)
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off
  • Dining discounts
  • Professional development opportunities


Culinary Director Requirements & Qualifications


  • Proven leadership experience as a Culinary Director, Corporate Chef, Regional Chef, Executive Chef, or similar senior culinary leadership role
  • Significant experience in high-volume, full-service restaurant operations
  • Experience with menu development, culinary innovation, and scalable recipe creation
  • Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, purchasing, inventory, and restaurant profitability
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and lead culinary teams, including Executive Chefs and Kitchen Managers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional organizational, project-management, and decision-making abilities
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for regular travel between locations
  • Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require


Culinary Director Preferred Background & Skills


  • Multi-unit restaurant experience
  • Ability to mentor, empower, and inspire culinary teams
  • Comfort collaborating directly with ownership and senior leadership
  • Experience establishing training programs and culinary systems


Culinary Director Day-to-Day Responsibilities


  • Lead the culinary vision, menu development, and culinary strategy for multiple concepts
  • Collaborate with ownership and leadership on evolving brand direction and future growth
  • Oversee the creation, costing, and rollout of new menu items and seasonal initiatives
  • Ensure food quality, presentation, and execution standards across all locations
  • Develop, mentor, and empower Executive Chefs and kitchen teams
  • Establish and maintain culinary systems, training, and operational standards
  • Monitor and improve key financial metrics including food and labor costs
  • Manage vendor relationships, sourcing, and product quality
  • Drive a culinary culture focused on creativity, professionalism, and continuous improvement


If you’re ready to take on a highly visible, influential culinary leadership role with room to grow, we encourage you to apply.

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