Director of Culinary Operations

Compass Group • Sunnyvale, CA

411d • $135,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Director of Culinary Operations at Eurest is responsible for leading culinary excellence across various locations, focusing on the development and implementation of innovative food programs and concepts. This role involves mentoring senior chefs, planning menus, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and collaborating with other departments to enhance culinary offerings. The position requires a strong background in culinary arts and management, with a commitment to sustainability and quality service.

Requirements

• Management experience in culinary operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary experience in high volume, complex service and catering operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of menu development experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, food and labor costs, and inventory controls.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international cuisines and catering trends.
• Thorough understanding of food equipment and safety standards.
• Strong organizational, leadership, coaching, and training skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel extensively.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and recipe management programs.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Self-starter, innovative, and ability to multitask.
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and work demands.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Department Head to provide leadership and set standards of culinary excellence.
• Work with Division leadership in planning, implementing, and supporting new food concepts or programs at their locations.
• Develop and mentor senior chefs in various Company divisions and geographical regions.
• Create training opportunities for chefs and managers through manufacturer and vendor resources and sharing internal best practices.
• Stay current with market trends and customer demands.
• Participate in and attend trade shows and continuing education opportunities.
• Plan menus for daily offerings, seasonal specials, and catering for various locations.
• Conduct food tastings and evaluate food presentation.
• Establish food specifications and work with food manufacturers and vendors to select the best products.
• Ensure food products and handling procedures adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Contribute expertise in kitchen and servery design and remodeling projects.
• Lead culinary teams in planning, training, set-up, and opening new or remodeled accounts.
• Collaborate with other departments on special projects and Company initiatives.
• Direct sustainability initiatives throughout Company locations.
• Oversee Nutrition staff and programs.
• Update senior management and account management teams on industry trends and new food programs.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees