Culinary Director: High-Volume Catering & Innovation

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Union Square Events in Washington DC region seeks a senior culinary leader to oversee multiple outlets, nurture the F&B program, and drive recipe development with the Executive Chef and Creative Director.

The role requires strong leadership of Sous Chefs for production and on-site execution, staff training, and quality control across high-volume operations, with a focus on safety and cost controls. Union Square Events offers extensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years culinary experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Experience with food production for large catering or banquet functions is a plus
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Batch cooking or high-volume cooking experience preferred
• ServSafe Certified

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple outlets and understand and nurture the company core values and F&B program
• Develop and implement new recipes, culinary activations, and menu items in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Creative Director
• Work with Sous Chefs to direct production and on-site execution of new recipes
• Work with Sous Chefs to oversee all service and training of cooks and porters
• Facilitate and conduct training with Sous Chefs as needed with BOH teams at facility and on-site
• Maintain quality control and standards of production
• Serve as a resource and liaison with sales executives for event-specific R&D projects
• Collaborate with Culinary Team and Purchasing Manager for recipes, sourcing, and price verification
• Collaborate with Purchasing Manager to identify and source with new vendors
• Work with Creative Director and Executive Chef to determine development calendar and promote new items
• Support special projects including tasting, high-level production, media requests, promotions, and photo shoots
• Be familiar with safety standards, safe food preparation practices, and emergency preparedness

Job description

Union Square Events in Washington DC region seeks a senior culinary leader to oversee multiple outlets, nurture the F&B program, and drive recipe development with the Executive Chef and Creative Director.

The role requires strong leadership of Sous Chefs for production and on-site execution, staff training, and quality control across high-volume operations, with a focus on safety and cost controls. Union Square Events offers extensive benefits and career growth opportunities.