Culinary Director: Lead 20+ Kitchens & Events (Travel 50%)

StaffedUp; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FTK Hospitality Philadelphia is seeking a dynamic Head Chef (Culinary Director) to oversee operations across 20+ casual dining locations and our events division. The role combines hands-on kitchen leadership with strategic menu development, cost control, and team mentorship, traveling as needed to uphold brand standards.

The position requires a proven track record in regional leadership, strong food-cost control, and the ability to train and empower executive chefs and kitchen managers across

Qualifications

• Proven regional leadership overseeing 10+ locations.
• Extensive high-volume casual dining or multi-unit restaurant mgmt background.
• Events and catering experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations for 20+ casual dining locations, ensuring consistency and excellence across sites.
• Direct culinary aspects of events and catering, including menu planning and large-volume execution.
• Lead hands-on in kitchens, setting standards for quality, efficiency and hospitality.
• Develop, test, and roll out new menu items in collaboration with operations and marketing.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-unit mgmt

High-volume dining

Events & catering

Job description

FTK Hospitality Philadelphia is seeking a dynamic Head Chef (Culinary Director) to oversee operations across 20+ casual dining locations and our events division. The role combines hands-on kitchen leadership with strategic menu development, cost control, and team mentorship, traveling as needed to uphold brand standards.

The position requires a proven track record in regional leadership, strong food-cost control, and the ability to train and empower executive chefs and kitchen managers across