Culinary Director

Be the head of culinary operations and work side by side with a group owner. Melbourne based role. Manage a national portfolio

About the opportunity

We strongly believe this is a once in a decade opportunity for culinary leaders seeking an executive position that will allow you to lead the creative and operational development of a national hospitality group.
In this role you will be responsible for cost management, menu innovation & development, quality assurance, training, and network expansions.
You will be welcomed into a genuine team of high performance leaders from your first day, making you feel part of the family and fully aware of the standards they collectively work to.
In this role you will work closely with a specialist food & beverage team as well as a business owner, and you will understand and appreciate their values and work carried out around diversity, sustainability, and social value.
Our client is looking for a culinary leader at the top of their game, someone who has a record working for a group that has demanded excellence in innovation, efficiency, and profit.
Benefits:

• Be part of a serious project that will test you leadership skills, allow you to develop a team, and provide the license to push the culinary boundaries across the business
• Very attractive salary package, incentives, and travel perks
• Connected Director and Head of Operations that will provide you with all the tools required
• Take pride in standing behind a respected group that have taken all of the plaudits in recent years for being one of the most progressive hospitality groups
• Be part of a leadership team that have the resources and skills to take you to higher heights - we have seen some of the most impressive leaders join this group in recent years who have gone to new levels they didn't think could reach

The candidate

• Ideal candidate will have 4+ years experience as a Group Executive Chef, Culinary Director or Culinary Operations Manager working at a Regional or National Manager level
• leading and managing culinary teams, shaping organisational culinary vision, and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Experience leading and inspiring culinary teams, creating & developing menus in line with group vision, adding value to systems that lead to higher level of efficiency and profitability
• You see the big picture and have the ability to drive other peoples vision
• Able to work within a corporate structure in a role that is well defined

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