Culinary Operations Director

7 days ago


Palatine, Illinois, United States CCL Hospitality Group Full time
Job Overview

CCL Hospitality Group is a leading provider of culinary services, seeking a dynamic Division Vice President of Culinary Central to lead our team in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

This role requires a seasoned executive with 15+ years of full fiscal responsibility for culinary operations, including managing costs related to staffing, food production, and inventory management.

The ideal candidate will have experience in fine dining, high-volume restaurants, offsite catering, resorts, and/or senior living communities, with a strong track record of driving business results and developing high-performing teams.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic plans to drive growth, improve customer satisfaction, and increase revenue.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company with a strong reputation for innovation and excellence in the culinary industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Directly manage regionally based teams of Corporate Executive Chefs, indirect management of System Executive Chefs, and Division network of Regional Executive Chefs.
  • Develop and maintain performance-driven relationships with direct and indirect reporting teams.
  • Lead the Division's culinary strategy stages, including discovery, design, and tactic development.
  • Inspire and motivate culinary, service, and leadership teams to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver exceptional dining experiences.


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