Culinary Director: Lead Menus, Teams & Programs

American Dining Creations; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

FSA/HSA

Ongoing training and development

Bonus programs

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary programs at an account location in Cleveland, OH. You will work with the General Manager to support programs and culinary staff to ensure client and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include daily dining service support, recipe development, trend monitoring, inventory and reporting, and staff supervision for a team that may include Sous Chef and Line/Cook staff.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or certification from an accredited culinary association or bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant or business.
• 7+ years in a culinary leadership role.
• Exceptional time management with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CATERTRAX and other online ordering systems.
• Knowledge of all state and local food handling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist, direct and support in daily dining service and catering events.
• Develop recipes, food preparation guidelines, create flavor pairings and execute culinary best practices.
• Stay current on developing trends in the industry.
• Monitor weekly inventory, purchasing and provide reports to GM and District Manager.
• Hire, develop and supervise kitchen staff.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, state, and federal safety regulations.
• May assist with special corporate events, projects, and account openings.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Staff supervision

Staff development

Education

Culinary degree / hospitality degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CATERTRAX

Online ordering systems

Job description

American Dining Creations is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary programs at an account location in Cleveland, OH. You will work with the General Manager to support programs and culinary staff to ensure client and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include daily dining service support, recipe development, trend monitoring, inventory and reporting, and staff supervision for a team that may include Sous Chef and Line/Cook staff.