Culinary Director - High-Volume Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Eurest USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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

Job summary

Eurest USA in Austin, TX is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary production in a fast-paced corporate dining setting. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with the Executive Chef and catering teams.

Ideal candidates hold an A.O.S. in Culinary Arts or equivalent, with 3–5 years kitchen management, catering experience, and ServSafe certification. Prior high-volume production and menu development experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate with 3–5 years of culinary experience.
• 2–5 years of kitchen management experience, depending upon degree or training.
• Catering experience.
• Knowledge of food trends, cost controls, sanitation, and presentation.
• Batch cooking or high-volume cooking experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certified.

Responsibilities

• Successful culinary production operation under the direction of the Executive Chef.
• Opportunity to serve as the department head for culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation.
• Assist in menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management to include hiring, firing, counseling, coaching and developing.

Skills

Culinary management experience

Catering experience

ServSafe Certified

Education

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Job description

Eurest USA in Austin, TX is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary production in a fast-paced corporate dining setting. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with the Executive Chef and catering teams.

Ideal candidates hold an A.O.S. in Culinary Arts or equivalent, with 3–5 years kitchen management, catering experience, and ServSafe certification. Prior high-volume production and menu development experience is preferred.