Culinary Director

Location:

Columbus, OH- open to relocating candidates

Salary:

$100k-$120k

Benefits:

Bonus, PTO, MDV, 401K, relocation assistance A boutique hotel in the Columbus OH area is looking for a Culinary Director to lead their property!

Requirements:

5+ years of culinary leadership experience, ideally as a Culinary Director or Executive Sous Chef within a hotel or high-volume environment. Strong financial and analytical acumen, including menu costing, payroll management, budgeting, and inventory control. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, oversee multiple outlets, and successfully execute large-scale banquet operations.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates closely with the General Manager, Director of Food & Beverage, Sales, Banquets, and property partners to support events, programming, and key strategic initiative. Recruits, trains, develops, and retains a high-performing culinary team while setting clear expectations and fostering a positive, professional, and growth-oriented environment. Oversees all kitchen operations, including ordering, inventory management, food production, sanitation, food safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Maintains accountability for culinary financial performance, including food cost, labor cost, inventory management, and adherence to departmental budgets.