Culinary Director

Full-time

FTK Hospitality - Washington D.C.

Washington DC

Regional Culinary Chef — Multi-State | Dallas Based | Confidential

Location: Greater Dallas, TX (Extensive Travel Required)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Salaried

Compensation: Competitive + Benefits | DOE

Client: Confidential — Growing Upscale Hospitality Group

Position Overview

A confidential, high-growth hospitality group operating upscale restaurants and a large-scale event venue across multiple states is seeking a hands-on Regional Culinary Chef based in the greater Dallas area. This is a working culinary leadership role — not a desk job. You will be present in the kitchens, executing at a high level, and traveling regularly to support multi-state restaurant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH culinary operations across a portfolio of upscale restaurant concepts and a high-volume event space

• Travel extensively to support kitchen teams, ensure quality standards, and drive operational consistency

• Develop and implement menus, recipes, and culinary programs across all locations

• Train, mentor, and develop culinary teams in multiple markets

• Manage food cost, waste, inventory, and kitchen labor in partnership with GMs and regional leadership

• Collaborate with ownership on new openings, concept development, and program expansion

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years in a regional, multi-unit, or executive culinary leadership role

• Demonstrated high-volume event experience — 300+ covers, upscale execution

• Currently in a similar role — actively managing multiple kitchens or a regional culinary territory

• Strong financial acumen — food cost, P&L, kitchen budgeting

• Ability and willingness to travel 50%+ on an ongoing basis

• ServSafe certified or equivalent

• Must currently reside in the greater Dallas, TX market — this is a local hire, no relocation package available

This Role Is Right For You If:

• You are energized by high volume, not intimidated by it

• You lead by example on the line, not just from a title

• You are ready to grow with a company that is actively expanding its footprint

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