Director, Culinary Development & Support Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Director, Culinary Development & Support

Hotel Brand:

Location:

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

Hotel:

Corp Atlanta Ravinia, Three Ravinia Drive, Suite 100, 30346
Job number: 147378
IHG’s Restaurants, Bars and Events (“RB&E”) team is an in-house center of excellence providing best of class services and support to the Luxury, Lifestyle and Premium branded hotels in the Americas. Our locally-inspired restaurants and bars are run by passionate restauranteurs who partner with the Executive Chef and the on-property team to deliver exceptional guest experiences while generating a profitable bottom-line. The Director of Culinary Support + Development, must have a passion for the culinary industry, hospitality in general, and an innate ability to lead, coach, inspire, and motivate other culinarians while fostering a creative and entrepreneurial environment, setting and defining strategic goals, supporting the our culture and balancing the needs of both our internal and external stakeholders (team members, guests, owners, vendor partners, and communities).
The Director of Culinary Support and Development role is designed to sustain and evolve the integrity and creativity of the culinary teams, concepts and menus for IHG’s Luxury, Lifestyle and Premium banded hotels. Specifically, this role will be tasked with collaborating with the in-house Concept Development team in the creation of new and innovating culinary concepts and collaborating with the culinary teams of our existing operations to workshop and evolve existing menus, concepts and portfolio-wide initiatives. This position reports to the Vice President of Restaurants, Bars & Events, Americas
Your day to day Partner with RB&E leadership team to ensure that the Culinary culture of IHG and each Restaurant, Bar and Event operation (current and future) meet or exceed established brand philosophies, guidelines and standards.
Actively participate in the generation of revenues for IHG by acting as a key contributor and facilitator of our Restaurant and Bar Concept Development Services offered to current and future Managed properties and Franchised properties
As part of the above, participate in and contribute to Concept Development deal pitches to current and potential hotel owners, creation of market research and studies, creation of innovative new and refreshed culinary concepts and the execution of the aforementioned
Work directly with kitchen designers and kitchen equipment consultants on kitchen layout/equipment planning and review of concept development projects
Partner with the

VP, RB&E

to develop optimal conceptual culinary direction, leadership staffing, and programming to ensure financial viability of all Restaurant, Bar and Event operations.
Support VP, RB&E and Performance Leadership Teams in evaluating the culinary challenges and opportunities of existing properties and take the lead on developing creative yet tactical strategic improvement plans. Responsible for recruiting, networking & stage coordination for existing and future Culinary leadership positions
Collaborate with Director of Partnerships & Programs to develop strategic purchasing & partnerships with artisan culinary providers Collaborate with Director of Task Force on the deployment and oversight of the culinary task force team Act as Culinary Ambassador for all back-of-house systems integration and training (including but limited to POS, Purchasing and Procurement, Inventory, Accounting, Labor Management, etc.); Provide leadership to and act as guiding member of our in-house “Chef Collective”
What we need from you
Minimum 3 years of experience in a comparable above-property and multi-property Culinary leadership role Minimum 5 years of experience in a property level Executive Chef role
Minimum 10 years of overall experience in property level culinary leadership role (Executive Sous Chef/CDC or higher – in hotel organization or restaurant organization)
Participation in a least five separate and distinct Restaurant concept development projects Proven track record of success in the above
Experience in the development, opening and transitioning of successful Restaurant, Bar and Event culinary operations
Experience in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of high level Culinary talent
Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
Extensive passion for and an understanding of the culinary industry Exceptional knowledge of Culinary trends, operators, restaurateurs, and notable Chefs
Expansive national network of known chefs and leaders in the industry

Education:

Culinary Degree and/or BA in Hospitality Management is a plus Travel – 60%
Location –

Remote:

•Candidate must reside in the US near a major airport•The salary range for this role is $100,000.00 to $185,000.00. This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees. #LI-YM1 Who we are
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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Important information:
The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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