Luxury Hotel Culinary Director: Multi-Outlet Leader

SkyBridge Luxury; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance

Luxury hotel and travel benefits

Job summary

SkyBridge Luxury is seeking a highly accomplished Culinary Director to oversee strategic culinary direction across multiple outlets within a luxury hotel portfolio. This executive role demands hands-on leadership, menu innovation, and rigorous cost management across high‑profile dining concepts.

The ideal candidate combines chef‑driven creativity with strong business acumen, capable of driving culinary standards, profitability, and guest experiences that reflect a premier luxury brand.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive culinary experience within high-end restaurants, luxury hotels, or acclaimed hospitality organizations.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior culinary leadership position, such as Executive Chef or Multi-Unit Director.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple restaurant concepts or significant multi‑outlet culinary operations.
• Strong background in fine dining, chef-driven concepts, or luxury restaurant groups.
• Demonstrated success developing sophisticated menus and maintaining exceptional culinary standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall culinary direction and leadership for multiple restaurant concepts within the luxury hotel.
• Establish and maintain exceptional standards for cuisine, flavor, presentation, creativity, and consistency.
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership to execute culinary vision and identity of each dining concept.
• Develop innovative menus and culinary experiences aligned with each restaurant's positioning.
• Maintain understanding of luxury dining trends, guest preferences, and competitive markets.
• Balance culinary identity of each restaurant with operational efficiency of a multi-unit organization.
• Oversee culinary operations across outlets and manage Executive Chefs and teams.
• Lead menu development, seasonal changes, costing, and supplier relations.
• Ensure VIP dining, special events, and private dining meet luxury standards.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Foster a culture of creativity, discipline, and culinary excellence.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Financial acumen

Operational leadership

Team development

Luxury hospitality knowledge

Communication

Job description

SkyBridge Luxury is seeking a highly accomplished Culinary Director to oversee strategic culinary direction across multiple outlets within a luxury hotel portfolio. This executive role demands hands-on leadership, menu innovation, and rigorous cost management across high‑profile dining concepts.

The ideal candidate combines chef‑driven creativity with strong business acumen, capable of driving culinary standards, profitability, and guest experiences that reflect a premier luxury brand.