Culinary Director | Multi-Unit Restaurant Group | NYC

Culinary Director - NYC

Leads culinary operations across multiple restaurant locations, with responsibility for performance, consistency, and execution of the overall food program. Partners with senior leadership to implement new menu initiatives while maintaining strong operational systems and team alignment across all kitchens.

Oversee day-to-day culinary operations across all locations, ensuring quality, consistency, and financial performance

Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships to support business goals

Lead hiring, training, and development of kitchen leadership and teams

Implement new menus and seasonal changes, ensuring smooth rollout and execution

Build and maintain operational systems, recipes, and standards across all units

Provide hands-on support for openings, transitions, and operational challenges

Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams to drive performance

7+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including multi-unit oversight

Strong understanding of restaurant financials, cost control, and kitchen operations

Proven ability to develop and lead high-performing teams

Experience managing vendors, inventory systems, and recipe costing

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple locations and priorities

Willingness to travel regularly

Culinary degree or certification preferred

Experience in high-volume, multi-location restaurant groups strongly preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus