Corporate Culinary Director | Global Dining Brand | NYC/Travel
Job Description
Job Description
Position: Corporate Culinary Director
Location: Preferred NYC or Montreal | Extensive Travel Required
A world-renowned fine dining hospitality group is seeking an experienced and visionary Corporate Culinary Director to lead and support culinary operations across its international portfolio. This role will work side-by-side with the Executive Chef & Founder to preserve the brands legacy, uphold exacting culinary standards, and support growth through mentorship, innovation, and execution.
Based in New York City this role requires extensive travel across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to oversee consistency and excellence in all kitchens and new openings. However, open to candidates to work out of Montreal, where first location and founded resides.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership & Oversight
- Collaborate directly with the Executive Chef & Founder to safeguard the brands culinary identity and values
- Provide leadership and operational support to Executive Chefs across all locations
- Standardize and implement core menus, recipes, and plating guidelines while honoring regional nuances
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor kitchen execution, service standards, and team performance
Training, Standards & Quality Control
- Develop culinary training systems to onboard and elevate kitchen leaders and brigade staff
- Implement SOPs and ensure adherence to brand standards for quality, sourcing, and presentation
- Oversee food safety and compliance across all jurisdictions
- Lead performance evaluations and coaching for culinary teams globally
New Openings & Concept Growth
- Play a central role in new restaurant launches including kitchen layout, equipment planning, hiring, and culinary rollout
- Serve as the brands culinary ambassador during expansionespecially in the upcoming Mexico location
- Partner on R&D initiatives that reflect seasonal ingredients and evolving guest expectations while remaining rooted in the brands heritage
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Operations, HR, Finance, and Marketing teams on initiatives involving training, cost controls, and guest experience
- Manage vendor relationships and sourcing guidelines to support consistency and sustainability
- Participate in brand storytelling and media opportunities tied to food philosophy and product
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of executive-level culinary leadership across fine dining, luxury, or globally scaled restaurant groups
- Strong knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine and seafood-driven kitchens preferred
- Experience managing multi-unit kitchen operations and Executive Chefs in diverse regions
- Deep respect for culinary tradition with the creativity to evolve menus and systems
- Bilingual or multilingual (French or Spanish a strong asset)
- Must be based in NYC or open to working from Montreal; willing to travel extensively (6075%)