Director of Culinary- Corporate Dining
About The Position
Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !Job SummaryThe Director of Culinary – Corporate Dining leads culinary strategy and operations across the Wells Fargo portfolio (20 Hudson Yards and 30 Hudson Yards), overseeing a team of three Executive Chefs and driving high‑quality, innovative food programs. This role ensures excellence in menu development, culinary standards, operational efficiency, and team leadership while fostering collaboration with chefs across the broader portfolio.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and team‑development skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of culinary trends, production, sanitation, and food cost management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools.
- Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
- ServSafe® Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree preferred; Bachelor’s in Food Service Management or related field desirable.
- 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic culinary leadership for 20HY and 30HY operations.
- Manage, mentor, and develop three Executive Chefs, ensuring consistent execution of culinary standards.
- Serve as Point of Contact to client for Wells Fargo culinary operations
- Drive culinary programming, menu innovation, and on‑trend food concepts for corporate dining.
- Collaborate with chefs across the portfolio to align best practices, share insights, and elevate overall culinary performance.
- Oversee food quality, safety, sanitation, and cost controls across units.
- Support CSR, wellness, seasonality, and sustainability initiatives in menu design.
- Evaluate operational performance, identify trends, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
- Represent culinary operations with clients, customers, and internal partners.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
