DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Personal Leave

Job summary

CulinArt Group, a Compass Group USA company, seeks a Director of Culinary Development to lead research, testing, development, documentation, training, implementing, monitoring and adjusting innovative dishes and food programs across locations.

You will head the culinary department, mentor senior chefs, collaborate with divisions, plan menus, conduct tastings, ensure compliance and drive sustainability initiatives while traveling extensively as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive culinary experience in high volume, complex service and catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary department and set standards of culinary excellence.
• Plan menus for daily offerings, seasonal specials, and catering across locations.
• Develop and mentor senior chefs across divisions and regions.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Communication

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Recipe management software

Nutrition programs

Job description

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CulinArt Group operates over 250 onsite corporate, higher education, private school, healthcare and destination recreation/leisure dining facilities in 18 states, including cafes, coffee bars, concessions, executive dining, catering and conference dining, social catering/special events, office coffee service and vending. CulinArt's extremely diverse client portfolio affords great opportunities for career advancement within the company, across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as the Director of Culinary Development you will be responsible for the research, testing, development, documenting, training, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and making necessary adjustments to innovative new dishes, concepts and/or food programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as Department Head to provide leadership and set standards of culinary excellence
• Works with Division leadership in planning, implementing and supporting new food concepts or programs at their locations
• Develops and mentors senior chefs in various Company divisions and geographical regions
• Creates training opportunities for chefs and managers through manufacturer and vendor resources and sharing / promoting internal best practices
• Stays current with market trends and customer demands
• Participates in and attends trade shows and continuing education opportunities
• Plans menus for daily offerings, seasonal or limited time specials, daily and special event catering for a wide variety of locations and applications
• Conducts food tastings and evaluate food presentation
• Works with food manufacturers and vendors to select best product / value for needs
• Ensures that food products and handling procedures adhere to local, state and federal regulations
• Contributes expertise in kitchen and servery design and / or remodeling projects
• Leads culinary teams in planning, training, set-up and opening new and / or remodeled accounts
• Collaborate with other departments such as Purchasing, Marketing and Business Development on special projects and Company initiatives
• Direct sustainability initiatives throughout Company locations
• Oversee Nutrition staff and programs
• Updates senior management, supervisory managers and account management teams on industry trends and new food programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of five years of progressive culinary experience in high volume, complex service and catering operations
• Minimum of two years of menu development
• Knowledge of budgets, food and labor costs, inventory controls
• Comprehensive knowledge of international cuisines and catering trends
• Thorough understanding of food equipment and safety standards
• Strong organizational, leadership, coaching and training skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and work demands
• Self-starter, innovative and ability to multitask
• Ability to travel extensively
• Capable of representing the Company in food service industry events and public relations appearances
• Strong computer skills; including MS office, recipe management and nutrition programs

CulinArt is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at CulinArt are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.