Executive Culinary Director

2 days ago


Queens Village, New York, United States IK Hofmann Full time
Culinary Operations and Quality Management

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee all food preparation processes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing culinary operations, developing innovative food concepts, and ensuring the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, develop, and implement innovative food concepts in collaboration with management.
  • Continuously adapt and optimize menus based on current trends and guest preferences.
  • Manage and oversee all food preparation processes, ensuring the highest quality standards.
  • Monitor and optimize food costs to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
  • Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations, particularly HACCP standards.
  • Actively support day-to-day operations, focusing on the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes.
  • Plan staff schedules efficiently, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team through training and professional development activities.
  • Foster a positive, cooperative work environment through exemplary behavior and effective communication.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to ensure employee satisfaction and retention.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar role, managing culinary operations.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop kitchen staff.
  • Expertise in menu planning, food cost control, and high-quality food preparation.
  • In-depth knowledge of current food trends and guest preferences.
  • Strong understanding of hygiene and safety regulations, particularly HACCP standards.

About Us:

I.K. Hofmann is a privately held woman-owned family business founded in Germany in 1985. We have over 110 branch offices in several countries and are committed to delivering the highest levels of service and quality.

We are proud to be an ISO 9001 certified organization and have built a reputation for being a staffing firm that cares about our people. Our candidates rank us in the top 1% of staffing firms in the USA in terms of our Net Promotor Score.



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