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Director of Culinary Operations

Director of Culinary Operations

Goodwin RecruitingGreenville, SC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Role

We’re looking for a creative, mission-driven leader to guide our culinary operations and teaching kitchen — someone who brings vision, heart, and structure to our social enterprise. This is not your typical hospitality job — it’s a dynamic blend of entrepreneurship, program leadership, and mentorship.

You’ll be responsible for the overall food quality, creativity, and consistency, while teaching and training residents in a trauma-informed environment. Your work will help create meaningful economic opportunities for women.

Key ResponsibilitiesCulinary

  • Oversee food production and sourcing with a focus on quality and consistency
  • Maintain relationships with vendors and verify order accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with all DHEC, food safety, and ServSafe standards
  • Oversee recipe development and document all recipes in the shared drive
  • Maintain inventory systems and proper storage / labeling of all food items
  • Schedule BOH team members to ensure full coverage
  • Coordinate with Kitchen Manager for special events and catering
  • Create and assign daily prep lists to support kitchen efficiency and flow
  • Test and refine new recipes regularly
  • Oversee kitchen cleaning protocols and equipment maintenance
  • Plan and prepare the annual fundraiser luncheon menu
  • Manage the Sous Chef to implement best practices in safety, quality, and operations

HR & Team Culture

  • Foster a trauma-informed, inclusive, and supportive work environment
  • Assess hiring needs; post jobs, review resumes, and interview candidates
  • Ensure HR best practices are followed throughout hiring and onboarding
  • Create and manage BOH training modules
  • Review job descriptions, performance, pay rates, and schedules with direct reports
  • Build a committed, mission-focused team that works collaboratively and compassionately
  • Conduct annual performance reviews with direct reports
  • Consult with the CEO and Business Manager on promotions and compensation
  • Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to coordinate facility maintenance (e.g., pest control, grease trap, etc.)

    • Occupational Therapy / Professional Development

  • Integrate soft-skill development (e.g., time management, communication, teamwork) into daily training
  • Review resident performance monthly with VP of Programs & Operations and Kitchen Manager
  • Coordinate monthly professional development groups
  • Lead bi-monthly BOH team meetings to foster communication and cohesion

    • Finance & Sustainability

  • Track BOH labor costs and staffing efficiency to remain within budget
  • Ensure catering and special events are priced to meet margin goals
  • Collaborate with the CEO and Business Manager to create annual budgets
  • Monitor food and packaging costs through recipe costing
  • Review monthly financials with the Business Manager

    • Competencies

  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong teaching and instruction skills
  • 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within a high-volume commercial kitchen
  • Experience working with underserved female populations preferred
  • Passion for social enterprise and trauma-informed care
  • Commitment to working at a drug-free workplace is a must
  • Excellent collaboration and mentoring skills
  • Comfortable navigating culinary, HR, and program responsibilities

    • Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance
  • Generous PTO and holiday pay
  • Additional paid time off during restaurant closures (Christmas week and Independence Day week)
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    Director Of Culinary • Greenville, SC, US