Culinary Director

2 days ago

Hollywood, Florida, United States Hard Rock International Full time
Job Summary

As a key member of the Hard Rock International team, the Culinary Director will oversee the culinary operations of our Cafe BOH (Back of House) teams. Reporting to the Culinary Director of SHRSS, this role will partner with the AVP/DO/GM and directly with Exec Chef/Kitchen Managers to ensure the highest standards are in place through onsite presence and continued coaching and development.

Key Responsibilities
  • People: Foster a positive employee lifecycle for all staff members during their tenure with Hard Rock.
  • Service: Provide an authentic experience that rocks for Hard Rock guests by adhering to proper menu specifications and attention to detail in food quality and presentation.
  • Profit: Operate a financially profitable food and beverage business operation and maximize opportunity in food cost/wastage and carefully monitor the variance to theoretical costs.
  • Sales: Grow the business by using innovative sales and marketing concepts, focusing on group and banquet execution.
  • Product: Ensure best-in-class execution of product by detailed recipe adherence, FSS compliance, and audit follow-up.
  • Assets: Maintain BPE standard audits combined with detailed FSS standards.
  • Performance Development: Continuously support Exec Chef/Kitchen Managers to teach, coach, and document employees who fail to meet standards to maintain a quality workforce.
  • Multi-Unit Leadership: Properly prioritize tasks, provide accountability, and consistency across corporate and franchise locations, globally.
  • Travel: Schedule flexibility including travel in response to needs, sometimes exceeding 50% of the calendar.
Administrative Responsibilities
  • Budgets/P&L Review
  • Quarterly Menu Evaluation and Growth Plan
  • Organization of Recipes and Training Materials
  • Assisting with Executive Tastings and Execution of Executive Tastings
  • Distribution and Communication of updates Globally
  • Nutritional Database Project Upload and Maintenance
  • MICROS Management with IT Team/Menu Updates/etc.
  • Prep and Print Recipe Maintenance and Upload
Human Resources
  • Interview Candidates for Regional Chef & Exec Chef Positions
  • Conduct Hard Rock Cafe Meetings Monthly
  • Development and Performance Plan for Exec Chefs
  • Quarterly Culinary Team Assessment and Update
  • KDS Import and Timing with IT
Cafe R&D Menu, Recipes, and Stations
  • Menu Development and Execution - all-inclusive of LTO, Special Events, and Banquet Menus
  • COGS Assessment & Evaluation for New Menu Items & LTOs
  • Conduct Product/Ingredient Analysis Tastings and Decisions
Facilities
  • Identification of New Equipment/Plateware/Smallwares
  • Collaborate with Facilities for Updating Kitchen Equipment per Cafe
Purchasing
  • Collaborate directly with Purchasing Team to identify ingredients and distribution
  • Collaborate with CBORd team to get recipes built for NA Cafe
  • Collaborate with Purchasing to:
    • Identify Cost Saving Initiatives
    • Capture Marketing Support through Vendors
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Culinary Arts degree, or equivalent work experience is preferred
  • Certified Executive Chef (CEC) and (CCA) is highly preferred but not required
  • Must have at least 10 years of experience working in a restaurant kitchen as an executive chef
  • Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook required
  • Must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and demands
  • Demonstrate extreme attention to detail
  • Understanding of industry practices, systems, processes, and activities

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