Director, Food Enthusiast Programs & Growth

The Culinary Institute of America; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage at no cost

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability insurance

Retirement savings plan with high-empp

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America is seeking a Director of Food Enthusiast Programs to lead consumer-facing educational offerings across CIA campuses, driving revenue and expanding online presence. You will oversee budgeting, cross-campus operations, and partnerships with guest chefs and venues to maximize guest experience and program impact.

You will manage a diverse team, develop new courses, and align Shared Services to support both Food Enthusiast Programming and CIA Consulting, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Hotel Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years in food/beverage, consumer programming, or related environments.
• Experience leading multi-campus programs and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversees programming calendar across CIA campuses (Hyde Park, Napa, St. Helena, San Antonio).
• Develops new course titles and programming concepts, up to 12 new courses per year.
• Drives revenue growth and expands online presence for Food Enthusiast programming.
• Monitors enrollment, optimizes revenue, and manages guest events across campuses.
• Leads Shared Services with equity in staffing, budgets, and governance.

Skills

Budget management

P&L analysis

Digital marketing

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts Hospitality or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Culinary Institute of America is seeking a Director of Food Enthusiast Programs to lead consumer-facing educational offerings across CIA campuses, driving revenue and expanding online presence. You will oversee budgeting, cross-campus operations, and partnerships with guest chefs and venues to maximize guest experience and program impact.

You will manage a diverse team, develop new courses, and align Shared Services to support both Food Enthusiast Programming and CIA Consulting, while