Lux Culinary Task Force Leader – Fine Dining & Ops

Goodwin Recruiting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking candidates for future task force culinary opportunities in Seattle. The role focuses on luxury hotel and ultra-fine dining leadership, with an emphasis on cost control, menu development, and trend analysis.

Ideal candidates bring a proven track record in high-end establishments, strong project-management skills, and the ability to collaborate across operations, sales, and leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary leadership in a luxury hotel or fine dining atmosphere.
• High-end pedigree of experiences at all-scratch, celebrated, and well-reputed establishments.
• Strong knowledge of culinary financials, COG and labor management.
• Experience with recipe and menu development, including costing.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends and changing consumer expectations.
• Experience with task, goal, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Every contract and every location will have its own unique challenges and initiatives.
• Create a punch list with clear goals, reasonable but ambitious objectives, and a reasonable timeline for completion.
• Analyze market trends, consumer demands, purchase reports, and current offerings.
• Manage COGs and Labor to a budget and forecast.
• Ensure consistent preparation of dishes.
• Ongoing staff training and development, leaving a strong succession plan.
• Source and negotiate with vendors for the best products at the best prices.
• Create efficient and sustainable systems for continued operation.
• Collaborate with front of house, sales, marketing, and leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Luxury hotel dining

COG & labor management

Menu development costing

Culinary trends

Project management

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking candidates for future task force culinary opportunities in Seattle. The role focuses on luxury hotel and ultra-fine dining leadership, with an emphasis on cost control, menu development, and trend analysis.

Ideal candidates bring a proven track record in high-end establishments, strong project-management skills, and the ability to collaborate across operations, sales, and leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.