Culinary Director-Commissary JN -062025-161168

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A mission-driven food enterprise is seeking a Culinary Director to lead operations in a fast-paced commissary and catering environment. This senior role oversees kitchen operations, team leadership, menu development, quality control, and culinary innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen and catering operations, ensuring food safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Supervise a team of 50+ across culinary, production, and special events.
• Optimize processes, manage cost controls, and drive staff development.
• Collaborate on menu planning, client satisfaction, and expansion strategies.
• Create and track KPIs; improve operations through data analysis and feedback.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years in high-volume culinary leadership; prior Executive Chef experience required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and financial management skills.
• Hands-on cooking ability and deep knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Willing to work weekends/holidays and perform physical aspects of the role.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Professional development and growth opportunities

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 161168#post

Francesca Brajuha

To Apply for this Job Click HereCompany DescriptionGoodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality.

Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do.

We are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.

Company Description

Goodwin Recruiting (Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023) is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality. \r\n\r\nOur company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do. \r\n\r\nWe are committed to providing highly personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with. Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in their field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.