Senior Director of Food Business Development

2 weeks ago


New Haven, Connecticut, United States CitySeed, Inc. Full time

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Food Business Development is a key member of the CitySeed leadership team

with oversight of programs and services that support food entrepreneurs and culinary

professionals, and who will lead program development through a period of expansion. Programs

and services include: shared commercial kitchen access; food business advising and coaching; food

business and culinary training and education; and Sanctuary Kitchen. This role advances these

initiatives' social and economic impact, efficiency, and cohesion; supports planning and

development of a new multi-use food facility at 162 James Street; oversees data management and

analysis; manages program grants; participates in advocacy; and supports program fundraising. The

Senior Director supervises three full-time and one part-time team members and reports to the

Executive Director.

For list of Responsibilities, please see the job description at

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Culinary, Food Science, or related field
  • Food Safety Managers Certification
  • Food sector experience such as kitchen management, food manufacturing, and/or commercial
  • kitchen permitting and licensing
  • Experience with private and public grants funding, monitoring, and reporting
  • Knowledge of CT Department of Consumer Protection and City of New Haven Health
  • Department requirements for food and beverage businesses
  • Understanding of Spanish and/or Arabic
  • Familiarity with New Haven's food system and food businesses

To Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to 

 with the subject line "Senior

Director of Food Business Development." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the

position is open until filled.

CitySeed is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, welcoming, and

inclusive environment for all employees. We honor and respect candidates' wide-ranging

experiences, perspectives, and identities.



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