Culinary DirectorManager

PreK-High School Culinary Arts; Franklin Square (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PreK–High School Culinary Arts in Franklin Square, NY is seeking a passionate Culinary Director/Manager to lead and inspire our program spanning PreK through High School. You will design a hands-on, grade-spanning curriculum and collaborate with teachers to elevate our students’ food education and culinary curiosity.

The ideal candidate brings proven leadership in culinary arts education or food service management, a ServSafe certification, and the ability to mentor diverse staff while

Qualifications

• Proven experience in culinary arts education or food service management.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential required.
• Ability to develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for PreK–High School.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive culinary arts curriculum for PreK–High School.
• Manage and mentor culinary instructors and kitchen staff across multiple grade levels.
• Ensure kitchen facilities, equipment, and inventory are well-maintained.
• Coordinate culinary events, demonstrations, and student showcases.
• Enforce food safety standards and collaborate with administration on goals and budgets.
• Evaluate student progress and support skill development.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Curriculum Development

Team Mentoring

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Culinary Director/Manager to lead and inspire our culinary arts program for students from PreK through High School in Franklin Square, NY. This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of culinary talent by building a dynamic, hands-on curriculum across all grade levels. If you love food, education, and making a lasting impact on young people, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive culinary arts curriculum for PreK through High School students

Manage and mentor culinary arts instructors and kitchen staff across multiple grade levels

Ensure kitchen facilities, equipment, and food inventory are properly maintained and stocked

Coordinate culinary events, demonstrations, and student showcases throughout the school year

Enforce food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards in compliance with health regulations

Collaborate with school administration to align culinary programming with educational goals and budgets

Evaluate student progress and support age-appropriate skill development in culinary techniques

Requirements:

Proven experience in culinary arts education, food service management, or a related field

Strong leadership and team management skills with experience supervising staff

ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential required

Ability to develop age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for diverse grade levels

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience preferred

Passion for working with children and young adults in an educational environment

About Us:

Our PreK–High School Culinary Arts program in Franklin Square, NY is dedicated to fostering creativity, life skills, and a love of food in students of all ages. We pride ourselves on delivering a hands-on, enriching culinary experience that grows with our students from their earliest years through graduation. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to making every student's culinary journey both educational and unforgettable.