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We are seeking a Corporate Chef to lead our culinary programming across all operational units and development projects. This role is ideal for a seasoned Executive Chef who has progressed through the culinary ranks and brings deep experience across a spectrum of food formats-from fast casual to fine dining. The Corporate Chef will oversee all aspects of kitchen and dining room design, concept development, team leadership, and executional excellence. This position will report directly to the SVP of Food and Beverage while working closely with the company's Founders and key Creative and Development teams to shape, scale, and evolve our F&B portfolio across both lodging-integrated and freestanding concepts.\nKey Responsibilities\nMenu Development\nPartner with the Founders and Creative Division to conceptualize and execute distinct culinary identities that align with the brand ethos.\nLead the culinary narrative and innovation process, striking a balance between creativity and operational viability.\nTranslate market research, trend analysis, and regional relevance into menu concepts and guest experiences.\nDevelop systems for menu engineering, cost control, sourcing, inventory, and labor management.\nTraining & Leadership\nProvide oversight and support to Executive Chefs and culinary leaders across all properties.\nBuild, lead, and mentor culinary teams at both corporate and property levels.\nDevelop and implement chef recruitment, training, and career development programs to foster a high-performance culinary culture.\nIdentify and develop internal talent for future leadership roles.\nMaintain recipes, plating, specs and SOPs across all kitchens, and write or update recipe books.\nCreate seasonal menus, specials and limited-time offerings, and run R&D for new dishes while keeping each brand’s identity.\nLaunching New Concepts\nServe as culinary lead for all new openings, renovations, and F&B repositioning-both freestanding and within lodging environments.\nDevelop opening playbooks and kitchen staffing models in collaboration with operational leadership.\nConduct on-site training and oversight during pre-opening and launch periods\nPartner with the Development and Design teams to guide kitchen layouts, equipment packages, and functional flow in both back-of-house (BOH) and front-of-house (FOH) environments.\nProvide input on dining room aesthetics, service strategy, and operational ergonomics to support the delivery of the concept and enhance the guest experience.\nAct as liaison between culinary operations and external consultants, including architects, designers, and kitchen design firms.\nReview and approve design development documents, equipment specifications, and operational layouts from the early planning stage through to completion.\nMulti-Concept Capabilities\nEstablish culinary standards, SOPs, and quality controls to ensure brand consistency and operational excellence.\nWork closely with the Marketing, Creative, and Brand teams to ensure culinary programs are integrated into broader guest experience initiatives.\nPartner with HR and Finance to align staffing, compensation, and cost structures with business goals.\nQualifications\n10-15 years of progressive culinary leadership experience across fast casual, full-service, and fine dining environments.\nProven background as an Executive Chef with multiple operational spans; experience as a Corporate Culinary Director or VP is a strong plus.\nDemonstrated expertise in opening and repositioning food and beverage concepts across various market types.\nStrong knowledge of kitchen design, equipment planning, and FOH/BOH operational integration.\nInspirational leader with the ability to motivate teams, build culture, and drive excellence.\nCollaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across executive, creative, and development teams.\nExcellent communication and presentation skills.\nCore Competencies\nMenu Development & Culinary Innovation\nMulti-Unit Culinary Leadership\nCulinary Team Development & Succession Planning\nFood Cost, Inventory & Labor Management\nStandards, SOPs & Brand Consistency\nRestaurant Openings & Concept Launches\nFood Safety & Sanitation Compliance\nKitchen & Dining Room Design Collaboration\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPerformance Expectations\nSuccess in this role will be measured by:\nConsistency of food quality, presentation, and execution across all concepts and properties\nFood cost, inventory, and labor performance aligned with financial targets\nOn-time, operationally sound openings, renovations, and concept launches\nMenu innovation that elevates the guest experience while protecting brand identity\nDevelopment of Executive Chefs and culinary talent, including a leadership bench for growth\nAdherence to SOPs, food safety, sanitation, and health regulations\nDisclaimer: This job description provides a general outline of the responsibilities and expectations associated with the role. 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