Director of Culinary at Postino WineCafe

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Menu Development, Culinary Innovation, Food Quality, Dietary Restrictions, Recipe Standards, Training Programs, Culinary Standards, Collaboration, Brand Ambassador, Culinary Practices, Food Safety, Sanitation, Menu Trends, Communication, Kitchen Design, Team Leadership

Industry

Restaurants

Description

Description WHO WE ARE We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we're headed to the moon with a simple mission - to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it's our common values that keep us united. Be Authentic and Humble Act with Integrity Bring Good Energy Achieve as a Team Get Extraordinary Results Inspire with Hospitality ABOUT THE CULINARY DIRECTOR The primary responsibilities of this position are to document and establish processes for menu development, leading changes in culinary platforms, menu innovation, menu creativity, culinary standards, culinary practices, food quality, and ensuring an exceptional culinary experience across all locations and brands. TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST Research, develop, and test new menu items to align with brand identity and guest preferences on a regional basis. Create dishes that are on brand, innovative and at the forefront of current culinary trends. Collaborate with marketing and operations to create limited-time offers and promotional menu offerings. Actively research menu trends and translate those trends to menu enhancement through networking, learning, and hearing feedback from guests and industry peers. Create menu items that meet dietary restrictions and regional preferences for a national restaurant brand. Create, develop, and document recipe standards, ingredient specifications, preparation methods, and plating guidelines. Act as a brand ambassador for the company and provide communication through various mediums with a skilled ability to connect the company Culinary vision with the communities we serve. Report specific metrics to communicate the performance of menu items and product costs. Collaborate with the construction design team to influence kitchen designs that are efficient, productive, and reduce ticket times. Champion training programs and materials in collaboration with the Training Department to optimize knowledge, skill, and abilities of the Culinary team. Is a brand ambassador and culture carrier of our core values. Ensures Culinary processes of quality, safety, and sanitation are being followed and practiced in all store locations. WHY YOU'LL LOVE UPWARD PROJECTS Excellent benefit and compensation package Paid time off and earned paid sick time Fitness discount programs 401K with company match A people focused culture united by our shared values Unlimited growth opportunities, with several new restaurant openings Having a voice. We provide empowerment and influence to all our team members Opportunity to build deep, meaningful, and lasting relationships with colleagues Recognition and rewards for your hard work and tenure Generous meal benefit program Requirements The position requires 1-3 years of multi-unit Kitchen Management and 3-5 years of full-service restaurant Kitchen Manager/ Executive Chef experience or equivalent experience. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues within 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions. Bachelor’s degree Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred. Culinary certifications and education is heavily considered. State Food Handler’s Management Certification is required

Responsibilities

The Culinary Director is responsible for documenting and establishing processes for menu development and ensuring an exceptional culinary experience across all locations. This includes leading changes in culinary platforms, menu innovation, and maintaining culinary standards.