Bon Appetit - Culver City, CA
posted 4 months ago
As the Director of Culinary Operations at Bon Appetit, you will play a pivotal role in leading culinary excellence across various locations. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the research, testing, development, documentation, training, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment of innovative new dishes, concepts, and food programs. You will serve as the Department Head, providing leadership and setting high standards for culinary operations. This position requires collaboration with division leadership to plan and support new food concepts or programs, ensuring they align with current culinary trends and customer demands. In this role, you will develop and mentor senior chefs across different company divisions and geographical regions, creating training opportunities through manufacturer and vendor resources while promoting internal best practices. You will stay current with market trends by participating in trade shows and continuing education opportunities. Your responsibilities will also include planning menus for daily offerings, seasonal specials, and catering for various events, conducting food tastings, and establishing food specifications. You will work closely with food manufacturers and vendors to select the best products and ensure that all food products and handling procedures comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, you will contribute your expertise to kitchen and servery design or remodeling projects, lead culinary teams in planning and opening new or remodeled accounts, and direct sustainability initiatives throughout the company. This position also involves overseeing nutrition staff and programs, as well as updating senior management and account management teams on industry trends and new food programs.