Vice President of Culinary

Vice President of Culinary

About the Company

High-volume multi-unit culinary operations across cafes, catering, and commissaries.

Industry
Restaurants

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Culinary to provide strategic leadership and ensure operational excellence across its various food service markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and scaling the culinary services organization, including the development of systems and infrastructure to maintain operational consistency. This role involves close collaboration with innovation and L&D teams to execute menu rollouts and certifications, as well as a strong focus on talent and capability building within the culinary leadership team. The VP of Culinary will also be the executive sponsor for food safety and sanitation, driving continuous improvement and maintaining compliance protocols. Applicants for the VP of Culinary position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' experience in high-volume multi-unit culinary operations, with a strong background in restaurants, commissaries, and catering. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record of strong leadership skills, particularly in the area of learning and development, and a commitment to building a high-performing team with clear career pathways. Financial and performance management experience is essential, including the ability to manage budgets and track KPIs to drive improvements in profitability and guest experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong tenure in their career, demonstrating stability and a commitment to their professional development.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Operations