Culinary Director

Motorkat

6939 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20910, United States

Full Time

• Salary ($75k - $85k)

Expires:

Oct 4, 2026 32 people viewed

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details The independent restaurant group behind Motorkat, Takoma BevCo, and Zinnia is seeking a company-wide Culinary Director. We are looking for a passionate Chef to help elevate our already established and growing kitchens. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating high quality, creative dishes that focus on seasonal ingredients. They will work closely with our Executive Chef as well as the CDC of each restaurant to maintain consistent quality of dishes, develop menus and maintain COGs. Areas of Responsibility to include but are not limited to: Create quarterly menu changes across all food menus at three restaurants

Work with chefs managers to ensure all dishes are in line with the restaurant concept and fit our guests needs/desires

Cost all items fully using Margin Edge software before menus are finalized

Maintain agreed upon procedure for menu item tastings and feedback throughout creative process

Create weekly specials as needed per restaurant

Food quality and consistency

Work with kitchen teams at each restaurant to:

Ensure that all the food prep and finished plates are executed accurately

Meet all target ticket times consistently Maintain agreed upon food cost percentages, company-wide

Sourcing

Place all local producer orders (farmers, bakers, ice cream makers and more!)

Develop relationships with local producers and incorporate their products into menus

Communications

Provide constant insight and feedback to Leadership team on all kitchens performance

Cleanliness, food quality/accuracy, ticket times, organization of BOH spaces Work with Executive Chef and chef teams to make constant and consistent improvements in all aspects of the kitchens

Chef Meetings

Attend weekly Chef and Executive Leadership meetings to provide insight on kitchen operations

Kitchen Presence

Spend ample time in each kitchen, before and during services, throughout each week

Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with all kitchen team members

Report and HR or disciplinary issues to Executive Chef

40-45 hours expected work week

Expectation is that CD will be available for all special event and holiday services

Compensation Details Compensation:

Salary ($75,000.00 - $85,000.00)

Benefits & Perks:

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program Required Skills Leadership Team Collaboration Creativity Attention to Detail Time Management Problem Solving Communication Skills Relationship Building