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Requirements : * 5+ years of culinary leadership experience, ideally as a Culinary Director or Executive Sous Chef within a hotel or high-volume environment. * Strong financial and analytical acumen ...

We are excited to offer exciting culinary director roles for our growing group of restaurants. We ... Recruited, coached, and developed executive chefs and culinary management teams. * Led cross ...

Clear pathway toward Group Executive Chef as we scale About the opportunity: One of the world ... Real culinary talent: You have strong taste, technique, and food instincts. You understand quality ...

We are looking for compassionate and committed Culinary Director/Executive Chef. Oceanview Senior Living is an Assisted Living and Memory Care senior living community that offers our employees and ...

Regional Culinary Director

Boston, MA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

The Regional Culinary Director for Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's Northeast Region will provide ... Participate in district, senior, and executive chef hiring and also focus on developing a pipeline ...

The Regional Culinary Director for Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's Northeast Region will provide ... Participate in district, senior, and executive chef hiring and also focus on developing a pipeline ...

The Regional Culinary Director for Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's Northeast Region will provide ... Participate in district, senior, and executive chef hiring and also focus on developing a pipeline ...

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How much do culinary director chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary director chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Culinary Director Chef vs Executive Chef?

AspectCulinary Director ChefExecutive Chef
Credentials Culinary degree, culinary certifications Culinary degree, culinary certifications
Work Environment Overseeing multiple restaurants or food service operations, strategic planning Managing kitchen operations, menu creation, staff supervision
Industry Usage Hospitality, large food service companies, corporate dining Hotels, restaurants, resorts
Search & Comparison Often compared for leadership roles in culinary management Commonly searched for kitchen leadership roles

The Culinary Director Chef and Executive Chef roles both require culinary expertise and certifications. However, the Culinary Director Chef typically focuses on strategic oversight across multiple locations or large food operations, while the Executive Chef manages daily kitchen operations and staff. Understanding these distinctions helps candidates identify the right career path or job opportunity in the culinary industry.

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Infographic showing various Culinary Director Chef job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 93% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
Culinary Director

Culinary Director

the Chef Agency

Columbus, OH

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Location: Columbus, OH- open to relocating candidates
Salary: $100k-$120k
Benefits: Bonus, PTO, MDV, 401K, relocation assistance
A boutique hotel in the Columbus OH area is looking for a Culinary Director to lead their property!
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of culinary leadership experience, ideally as a Culinary Director or Executive Sous Chef within a hotel or high-volume environment.
  • Strong financial and analytical acumen, including menu costing, payroll management, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams, oversee multiple outlets, and successfully execute large-scale banquet operations.
Responsibilities:
  • Collaborates closely with the General Manager, Director of Food & Beverage, Sales, Banquets, and property partners to support events, programming, and key strategic initiative.
  • Recruits, trains, develops, and retains a high-performing culinary team while setting clear expectations and fostering a positive, professional, and growth-oriented environment.
  • Oversees all kitchen operations, including ordering, inventory management, food production, sanitation, food safety compliance, and equipment maintenance.
  • Maintains accountability for culinary financial performance, including food cost, labor cost, inventory management, and adherence to departmental budgets.

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Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

2013

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