Senior Culinary Director, Multi-Unit F&B & Menu Innovation

Bloomingdale's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Bloomingdale’s in New York seeks a Senior Manager, Culinary to lead kitchen operations across its national restaurant portfolio. You will develop menus, manage procurement, control costs, and ensure food safety while elevating the Bloomingdale’s Food & Beverage program.

The role requires multi-unit leadership, the ability to train teams, and P&L stewardship to drive profitability. You’ll collaborate with vendors and model best practices for quality, presentation, and guest experience in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university.
• 5+ years direct experience in culinary management.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety standards and ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent.
• Multi-unit management experience in a full-service restaurant operation.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Program: Implement a culinary strategy that modernizes and elevates Bloomingdale’s Food & Beverage division.
• Menu Development: Roll out standardized menus for each business model including procurement, recipes, nutrition, and plating.
• Kitchen Operations: Oversee BOH operations including procurement, storage, inventory management, preparation, and waste management.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and taste.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and train BOH staff and collaborate with FOH staff to embody the brand strategy.
• Food Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to all food safety regulations and health codes.
• Vendor Relationships: Establish relationships with 3rd party vendors to elevate offerings and control costs.
• P&L Leadership: Directly manage BOH expenses to ensure unit profitability.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Food safety

Menu development

Multi-unit management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bloomingdale’s in New York seeks a Senior Manager, Culinary to lead kitchen operations across its national restaurant portfolio. You will develop menus, manage procurement, control costs, and ensure food safety while elevating the Bloomingdale’s Food & Beverage program.

The role requires multi-unit leadership, the ability to train teams, and P&L stewardship to drive profitability. You’ll collaborate with vendors and model best practices for quality, presentation, and guest experience in a