**Culinary Operations Director**
1 week ago
Universal Studios is a leading media and entertainment company, renowned for its world-class content, distribution, and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, and more.
Job SummaryThe Culinary Operations Director reports directly to the Vice President of Culinary and Executive Chef and is responsible for two main pillars: Culinary Production and Culinary Park Operations. In this role, you will work with department leadership to plan, implement, and support new food and beverage initiatives, lead culinary teams in planning, training, and daily execution, and serve as a culinary expert who provides leadership and sets standards for culinary excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and mentor senior chefs to drive culinary innovation and excellence.
- Create training opportunities for chefs and managers through manufacturers and vendor resources, and share/promote internal best practices.
- Conduct food tastings and evaluate food presentations to ensure high-quality culinary experiences.
- Establish food specifications and direct sustainability initiatives throughout the property.
- Fluent understanding of restaurant & food service P&L's (labor & food & beverage costs), financial metrics & venue budgets.
- Research and stay current with all culinary trends to drive innovation and excellence.
- Address any issues regarding food quality, taste, and presentation promptly and work with Chefs and operation managers to take appropriate action.
- Provide culinary guidance and support to Chefs and Operations Managers.
- Ability to collaborate with other departments, proactively identify problems/opportunities, and take ownership of deadlines and deliverables.
- Collaborate with Operations Team to manage supply chain challenges and opportunities.
- Provide vision for ongoing culinary development.
- Conduct regular quality checks to ensure adherence to established recipes and standards.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding food quality, safety, labor, employment, Union guidelines, and Company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the Chefs and Operations Team to ensure that the correct training materials are in place and used as intended.
- Partner with the Quality Assurance department to ensure that the highest safe food handling practices are met.
- Train and develop teams to understand the importance of food safety.
- Responsible for performance evaluations, disciplinary recommendations, succession planning, and management development to meet needs.
- Maintain or exceed weekly budgeted variable operation profit by controlling cost of goods & variable labor.
- Standardize recipes, portion sizes, and presentation techniques to maintain consistent quality across all venues.
- Monitor and control food costs by implementing effective inventory management, portion control, and waste reduction strategies.
- Conduct training programs and workshops for Culinary Team Members to enhance their culinary skills, drive retention and engagement, and maintain consistent cooking techniques.
- Foster a positive and creative work environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.
- Create strategic plans to optimize venue profits while maintaining high food quality, food safety, and cleanliness standards.
- Effectively build a cohesive team while demonstrating organizational, planning, delegation, mentoring, and coaching skills.
- Develop and foster open communication and healthy working relationships with all support partners, between business units and company departments.
- Provide visionary leadership and management of the culinary Research and development process from product creation through implementation.
- Stay current on developing trends in the restaurant industry and be able to apply trending ingredients and flavors that support relevant Guest demographics.
- Identify and introduce new culinary techniques.
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in culinary services.
- A Culinary Arts degree is preferred.
- A food manager certificate is required.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the culinary arts.
- Advanced time management and organization skills.
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local food handling regulations.
- Comfortable training, directing, and supervising.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work during holidays, days, nights, and weekends.
This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
Salary Range$120,000-$150,000
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