22nd June, 2026Location - Seattle, WA
Salary - $115k-$120k
Benefits - PTO, MDV
The Culinary Director is responsible for leading the culinary vision and execution across all restaurant concepts within the group's pacific northwest. This role oversees menu development, kitchen operations, food quality, and culinary team leadership, ensuring consistency, innovation, and profitability across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute the overall culinary strategy for the restaurant group
- Oversee menu creation, costing, and seasonal updates across all concepts
- Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution at every location
- Lead, mentor, and develop Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, and kitchen teams
- Monitor food cost, labor, and kitchen efficiency to meet financial targets
Qualifications: - 8-12+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including multi-unit oversight
- Proven success as an Executive Chef or Culinary Director in a high-volume or upscale restaurant group
- Strong background in menu development, food costing, and kitchen operations
- Demonstrated ability to lead and scale culinary teams across multiple locations
- Deep knowledge of food trends, global cuisines, and modern cooking techniques
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
