Regional Culinary Operations Manager

1 day ago

Irvine, California, United States Oakmont Management Group Full time
Regional Culinary Specialist Job Description

At Oakmont Management Group, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Culinary Specialist to join our team. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the excellence of culinary operations at our assigned communities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide interim coverage as the acting Executive Chef where assigned.
  • Support culinary events and assist in new development and transitions.
  • Onboard new Executive Chefs and ensure smooth daily operations through training and guidance.
  • Facilitate elevated onsite and virtual onboarding for Executive Chefs and assist with daily operational needs.
  • Support the rollout of culinary training programs within the community and act as a trainer as needed.
  • Lead recruiting efforts for all culinary positions in both back of house (BOH) and front of house (FOH) at assigned community.
  • Ensure an amazing candidate experience during interviews and support chef testing as needed.
  • Act as a resource for the launch team and provide support for key events as requested.
  • Serve as the SME for culinary community operations, focusing on food production, menu execution, and service standards.
  • Understand and articulate all community aspects of Executive Chef role and culinary operations maintaining excellence in culinary culture within the community.
  • Provide onsite operations support during post-openings and transitions to ensure successful integration of new teams.
  • Execute onsite events as assigned and collaborate with marketing teams to enhance culinary services.
  • Contribute to various projects and committees as assigned to improve culinary operations.
  • Provide feedback and inform teams during field testing and pilot programs for new initiatives and policies.
  • Assist in budget-related tasks and provide information as assigned to support culinary operations.
  • Respond to requests from Culinary Help Desk and provide assistance as assigned.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Associates Degree in Culinary Program or Hospitality Management or equivalent experience.
  • Prefer 3+ year(s) multi-site experience in food service operations and hospitality.
  • Prefer 5+ year(s) experience leading and supervising teams.
  • Proven experience in culinary operations, particularly in management or leadership roles.
  • Strong knowledge of culinary practices, menu execution, and service standards.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to train and mentor team members while fostering a positive workplace culture.
  • Familiarity with culinary software and ordering platforms preferred.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Must pass a Criminal Background check.

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