Director of Culinary Operations – Multi-Unit Leader

City Winery New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wine discounts (50% off)

Free employee meals

FSAs and HSA

Event tickets

Job summary

City Winery New York is seeking a Director of Culinary Operations to lead culinary programs across our national portfolio, partnering with the National R&D Executive Chef to ensure menu initiatives, wine dinners, and culinary experiences meet operational standards.

The role involves coaching Executive Chefs, driving food cost control, inventory, vendor compliance, and ensuring compliance with health regulations while delivering exceptional guest experiences across all markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership within multi-unit restaurant or hospitality organizations.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success managing food cost, Prime Cost, inventory, purchasing, and operational KPIs.
• Strong understanding of PMIX analysis, menu profitability, and culinary financial reporting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout City Winery markets.
• Extensive Department of Health and food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for culinary operations across City Winery's national portfolio.
• Partner with General Managers and Executive Chefs to improve operational execution, financial performance, and overall guest satisfaction.
• Conduct operational reviews and kitchen audits across all markets.
• Develop action plans and follow-up strategies for underperforming locations.
• Maintain consistency of culinary standards, execution, and food quality throughout all restaurants, venues, wineries, and private event operations.
• Support new property openings, leadership transitions, and operational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Financial acumen

PMIX analysis

Menu profitability

Travel readiness

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Restaurant tech platforms

Job description

City Winery New York is seeking a Director of Culinary Operations to lead culinary programs across our national portfolio, partnering with the National R&D Executive Chef to ensure menu initiatives, wine dinners, and culinary experiences meet operational standards.

The role involves coaching Executive Chefs, driving food cost control, inventory, vendor compliance, and ensuring compliance with health regulations while delivering exceptional guest experiences across all markets.