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Director of Culinary- Corporate Dining

 

Salary: $125,000 - $140,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits & Bonus Eligible 

 

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

The Director of Culinary – Corporate Dining leads culinary strategy and operations across the Wells Fargo portfolio (20 Hudson Yards and 30 Hudson Yards), overseeing a team of three Executive Chefs and driving high‑quality, innovative food programs. This role ensures excellence in menu development, culinary standards, operational efficiency, and team leadership while fostering collaboration with chefs across the broader portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic culinary leadership for 20HY and 30HY operations.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop three Executive Chefs, ensuring consistent execution of culinary standards.
  • Serve as Point of Contact to client for Wells Fargo culinary operations
  • Drive culinary programming, menu innovation, and on‑trend food concepts for corporate dining.
  • Collaborate with chefs across the portfolio to align best practices, share insights, and elevate overall culinary performance.
  • Oversee food quality, safety, sanitation, and cost controls across units.
  • Support CSR, wellness, seasonality, and sustainability initiatives in menu design.
  • Evaluate operational performance, identify trends, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
  • Represent culinary operations with clients, customers, and internal partners.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Culinary degree preferred; Bachelor’s in Food Service Management or related field desirable.
  • 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
  • Strong leadership and team‑development skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of culinary trends, production, sanitation, and food cost management.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools.
  • Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • ServSafe® Certification.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

 

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID:  1513700

Restaurant Associates 

Leah Curry 

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