Corporate Culinary Director

Company: Atelier Crenn
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

About Atelier CrennWe are a culinary-driven organization that values innovation, sustainability, and exceptional dining experiences. Our team is committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Corporate Chef to oversee the culinary operations of our restaurants. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary arts, leadership, and operations management.Key Responsibilities

• Food Quality and Cost: Oversee BOH operations for Crenn restaurants, provide financial/operation direction to Chef Dominique Crenn for menu development, conduct daily and weekly tastings with kitchen teams, maintain long-standing relationships with local farmers and purveyors, and ensure that menu descriptions, matrixes, and prep lists for both BOH and FOH use are up to date.
• Bleu Belle Farm (BBF) Operations: Assist in the development of BBF with regard to fiscal planning and quality control, oversee maintenance of the farm property, collaborate with the People & Culture Manager to develop educational opportunities, and ensure that Atelier and Bar Crenn use the farm at the desired levels to guarantee financial success.
• Financial Performance: Guide restaurant teams to maximize the guest experience while increasing check average, collaborate with the management team on pricing strategies and menu engineering, brainstorm with culinary and beverage teams to develop new food & beverage experiences, and review P&Ls each month with CDG Directors and each restaurant's management team.
• Coaching and Recruitment: Oversee and improve continuous training and education programs for BOH employees, conduct one-on-one meetings weekly with the Chef de Cuisine for each restaurant, identify the developmental needs of others and coach, mentor, or help them to improve their knowledge or skills, and ensure constructive communication occurs between FOH managers and BOH managers at each restaurant.
• Human Resources: Oversee all BOH hiring, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and rate of pay/position changes across all CDG restaurants, provide additional support to all J-1 Visa BOH employees, and work closely with the People & Culture Manager to maintain Crenn values with regard to benefits.
• Business Development: Ensure the kitchen plan, layout, and equipment list are provided according to the concept and volume, work with the owner to ensure the menu is cohesive and all recipes are executable based on each concept's need for equipment, staffing, and average checks, engage with guests to gather feedback, and participate in special events, tastings, and community engagements to promote the restaurant.
• Operational Management: Manage each restaurant's operational needs, including maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements specific to BOH operations, implement procedures to streamline purchasing, maintenance, transfers, and inventory, maintain meetings with restaurant teams to understand their equipment needs, manage inventory, ordering, and purchasing of ingredients and kitchen supplies, and develop and implement standard operating procedures to enhance kitchen efficiency and productivity.We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced culinary professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

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