Culinary Director

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Culinary Director

Pay Range : $110,000 - $130,000 annually

Location : Redmond / Renton, WA

About Us :

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya is a locally owned Japanese-style ramen restaurant committed to authenticity and excellence. With over 15+ locations across four states, we are passionate about fostering growth for both our team and our business.

About the Role :

In this role, you’ll oversee culinary operations and strategy across all our restaurant concepts, ensuring excellence in food quality, consistency, and operational efficiency. You will lead and inspire back-of-house teams, driving menu innovation, managing costs, and fostering a collaborative kitchen culture. Your leadership will help deliver exceptional guest experiences and elevate our brand. This position will report to the Director of Operations and the CEO.

We look forward to discussing how your expertise and passion can contribute to our continued success!

Responsibilities :

• Maintain and elevate culinary standards across all locations, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Lead the development and implementation of new menu items and seasonal offerings.
• Support and coach chefs and kitchen managers to build skilled and motivated back-of-house teams.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, and budgets to meet financial targets.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to source high-quality ingredients while controlling expenses.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including workflows, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.
• Conduct regular audits of food quality, kitchen cleanliness, and adherence to health regulations.
• Organize and deliver training sessions for kitchen staff on preparation methods, safety standards, and operational best practices.
• Resolve operational challenges, including team training gaps, guest complaints, and inventory issues.
• Act as a brand ambassador by supporting marketing efforts and representing the company at events.
• Assist in creating and maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

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