DIRECTOR OF CULINARY IMPLEMENTATION

TouchPoint Support Services; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Culinary Implementation to lead innovative initiatives and enhance culinary excellence. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to implement cutting-edge technologies and drive performance improvements across the nation. The ideal candidate will inspire teams, manage national projects, and deliver measurable results in a dynamic environment. Join a passionate team committed to industry innovation and excellence, and make a significant impact in the culinary sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in culinary/operational leadership with a focus on financial initiatives.
• Experience in deploying culinary technology and managing national projects.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize culinary technology and ensure financial targets are met.
• Maintain culinary standards and develop processes for new product rollouts.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Food Service Management

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

BS in Hospitality Management

Tools

UNOX EVEREO

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

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Salary: $120,000-140,000 per year

Bonus: 20% eligibility

Reports To: SVP, Strategic, Analytics, & Performance Excellence

Schedule: Full-time; approximately 50-60% travel. Remote position, ideally based in Milwaukee, WI, Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN, Nashville, TN, Austin, TX, Pensacola, FL, or Birmingham, AL.

TouchPoint Support Services, established in 2011 with over 14,000 team members nationwide, offers a proven, standardized operating platform designed to enhance efficiency and drive transformative change. We seek a highly skilled Director of Culinary Implementation to lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with senior leadership, and drive national performance improvements.

Summary: As Director of Culinary Implementation, you will shape the future of TouchPoint by partnering with culinary and operations leaders to implement technologies, promote performance excellence, and scale innovative solutions. You will lead initiatives from modern kitchen tech like UNOX EVEREO to culinary standards that improve performance and client satisfaction. We seek a collaborative leader who inspires teams, manages national projects, and delivers measurable results in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operationalize Culinary Technology: Deploy UNOX EVEREO across the nation, ensure operational and financial targets are met, and train leaders for continuous improvement.
2. Culinary Excellence: Maintain culinary standards, develop processes, scale best practices, and support new product rollouts.
3. Business Analysis & Strategy: Work with senior leaders on strategic discussions, analyze data to identify opportunities, and align goals to exceed client expectations.
4. Data Product Adoption: Lead the adoption of culinary and operational data tools, ensuring solutions meet departmental needs and improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Culinary Arts Degree or BS in Hospitality Management, or 7+ years in food service management (experience can substitute for degree).
• 10+ years in culinary/operational leadership, with a focus on financial initiatives and results.
• Expertise in culinary and operational technologies, cross-functional project management, and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Apply today and join a passionate team committed to industry innovation and excellence. TouchPoint is part of Compass Group USA, an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.