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Savant Senior Living

Culinary Director

Culver City, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

... chef. Other qualifications may include post-secondary education at a culinary institute or a ... The Culinary Director will report to the Executive Director of the facility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ...

Aramark

Culinary Director

San Marcos, TX · On-site

The Senior Executive Chef is responsible for directly supervising kitchen personnel. This role will supervisor and coordinate all related culinary activities. Job Responsibilities • Train and lead ...

Compass Group

Portfolio Project Chef

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Portfolio Project Chef Salary: 135,000-150,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At ... Partner with the National Culinary Director to roll out culinary strategies, seasonal programs, and ...

Bon Appetit

Portfolio Project Chef

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Portfolio Project Chef Salary: 135,000-150,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At ... Partner with the National Culinary Director to roll out culinary strategies, seasonal programs, and ...

Compass Group

Portfolio Project Chef

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Portfolio Project Chef Salary: 135,000-150,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At ... Partner with the National Culinary Director to roll out culinary strategies, seasonal programs, and ...

Compass Group

Portfolio Project Chef

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Portfolio Project Chef Salary: 135,000-150,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At ... Partner with the National Culinary Director to roll out culinary strategies, seasonal programs, and ...

Aramark

Culinary Director

San Marcos, TX · On-site

The Senior Executive Chef is responsible for directly supervising kitchen personnel. This role will supervisor and coordinate all related culinary activities. Job Responsibilities • Train and lead ...

Aramark

Culinary Director

San Marcos, TX

The Senior Executive Chef is responsible for directly supervising kitchen personnel. This role will supervisor and coordinate all related culinary activities. Job Responsibilities Train and lead ...

Sodexo

System Culinary Director

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$104K - $135K/yr

Sodexo is seeking System Culinary Director to lead culinary excellence across University Hospitals ... Experience with live cooking demonstrations, chef tables, or interactive dining experiences ...

Hhs

Culinary Director

Delhi, NY · On-site

We are seeking a Director to effectively, and professionally lead a culinary team by inspiring ... Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus that are in line with market trends and ...

Sodexo

System Culinary Director

Cleveland, OH · On-site

Sodexo is seeking System Culinary Director to lead culinary excellence across University Hospitals ... Experience with live cooking demonstrations, chef tables, or interactive dining experiences ...

Sodexo

System Culinary Director

Cleveland, OH

Sodexo is seeking System Culinary Director to lead culinary excellence across University Hospitals ... Experience with live cooking demonstrations, chef tables, or interactive dining experiences ...

Friendly Senior Living

Executive Chef

Rochester, NY

$65K - $75K/yr

... Chef, Culinary Director, Chef Manager, or similar culinary leadership role • Demonstrated success leading and developing culinary teams • Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and ...

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As of Jul 13, 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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Corporate Culinary Director

Corporate Culinary Director

Proper Hospitality

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Proper Hospitality operates a portfolio of 12 hotels and 27 food and beverage outlets, with continued expansion underway across multiple markets. We are seeking a Corporate Culinary Director to provide portfolio-level culinary leadership, ensuring every concept is strong conceptually, operationally disciplined, and financially successful.
Position Overview
This role exists to guide and elevate culinary direction across properties while empowering property-level chefs to lead their kitchens and deliver distinctive dining experiences. Working closely with the SVP of Food & Beverage, General Managers, and Executive Chefs, the Corporate Culinary Director establishes culinary standards, supports concept and menu development, and drives operational discipline across the portfolio.
The position balances culinary leadership with operational accountability, possessing responsibility for menu engineering, food cost management, kitchen standards, and consistent food quality across all properties. This role also champions Proper Hospitality's ingredient philosophy centered on whole ingredient, health conscious cooking while supporting each property in maintaining its own culinary identity.
Primary Responsibilities
Portfolio Culinary Leadership
  • Guide and elevate culinary direction across all Proper Hospitality properties while empowering Executive Chefs to lead their kitchens
  • Establish culinary standards that ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and guest experience across the portfolio
  • Maintain alignment between property culinary programs and Proper Hospitality's brand positioning
  • Serve as the senior culinary resource for General Managers and Executive Chefs across the portfolio

Concept Development & Menu Strategy
  • Support development and evolution of restaurant, bar, and poolside concepts across the portfolio
  • Lead menu engineering and development to ensure strong concept clarity, culinary creativity, and financial performance
  • Collaborate with property chefs on seasonal menu updates, concept refinement, and new outlet development
  • Ensure menus reflect Proper Hospitality's ingredient philosophy while remaining relevant to each property's market

Operational Excellence & Kitchen Standards
  • Establish and maintain kitchen operational standards across all properties
  • Support property culinary teams in maintaining consistency in food quality, preparation, and presentation
  • Conduct regular property visits and culinary reviews to evaluate kitchen operations and provide guidance to Executive Chefs
  • Identify operational improvement opportunities related to kitchen workflows, production systems, and service execution

Financial Discipline & Menu Engineering
  • Drive strong financial performance across culinary operations through disciplined menu engineering and cost control
  • Monitor food cost performance across properties and partner with Executive Chefs to implement improvement strategies where needed
  • Review menu contribution margins and pricing strategies to ensure outlets meet profitability targets
  • Support property leadership teams in achieving culinary labor and food cost budgets

Vendor & Ingredient Strategy
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and purveyors that support ingredient quality and cost control
  • Identify purchasing strategies that leverage portfolio scale while allowing flexibility for local sourcing
  • Support procurement strategy in partnership with the SVP of Food & Beverage and property teams

Talent Development & Culinary Leadership
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop Executive Chefs and culinary leadership across the portfolio
  • Support leadership development and succession planning for property culinary teams
  • Lead portfolio culinary meetings and knowledge sharing across properties
  • Foster a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement

New Openings & Concept Support
  • Provide culinary leadership during pre-opening phases of new properties and new outlet launches
  • Support kitchen design consultation, equipment selection, and operational planning
  • Assist property teams in developing menus, systems, and staffing strategies prior to opening

Food Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure kitchens maintain strict adherence to food safety standards and health regulations
  • Support implementation of sanitation procedures and HACCP protocols where applicable
  • Monitor compliance with internal food safety and operational standards

Outcome Accountability
Performance will be evaluated against portfolio and property-level metrics including:
  • Food cost performance relative to budget targets
  • Culinary labor performance within approved budgets
  • Guest satisfaction scores related to food quality and dining experience
  • Menu profitability and outlet contribution margins
  • Consistency of culinary standards across all properties
  • Successful support of new restaurant openings and concept evolutions
  • Retention and development of Executive Chefs and culinary leadership teams
  • Health inspection scores and food safety compliance

Qualifications
Education & Experience
  • Culinary degree from an accredited culinary institution preferred
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive culinary leadership experience
  • At least 5 years in a corporate, multi-property, or multi-unit culinary leadership role
  • Experience in luxury hospitality, acclaimed restaurants, or premium hotel food and beverage programs
  • Demonstrated experience with menu engineering, food cost management, and kitchen operations at scale
  • Experience supporting new restaurant openings and concept development preferred

Skills & Competencies
  • Strong culinary foundation with the ability to guide diverse restaurant concepts
  • Deep understanding of food cost control, menu engineering, and restaurant financial performance
  • Proven leadership ability with experience mentoring Executive Chefs and culinary leadership teams
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with property leadership and executive teams
  • Experience working across multiple restaurant formats and hospitality environments
  • Proficiency with culinary systems, inventory management platforms, and standard business tools
  • ServSafe Manager Certification and strong knowledge of food safety protocols

Travel Requirements
  • Ability to travel regularly across Proper Hospitality portfolio properties to support culinary operations, property leadership teams, and new openings

Salary
  • $185,000-205,000

Proper Perks & Benefits
Culture of Growth & Belonging
  • Culture of Growth: A collaborative, design-forward environment that values creativity, intelligence, and curiosity - where learning and excellence are a daily practice.
  • Guided Skills Development: Access to training, leadership programs, mentorship, and cross-property mobility to encourage achievement and discovery.
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: We honor individuality while fostering a culture of respect and belonging across all teams.
  • Community Engagement: Opportunities to give back through local volunteerism, sustainability, and charitable partnerships.

Health & Wellness
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans through Aetna, designed to fit a range of personal and family needs.
  • Wellness Access: Company-subsidized memberships with Equinox and ClassPass, plus wellbeing workshops and mental health resources.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for emotional wellbeing, financial planning, and life management through Unum.

Time Off & Flexibility
  • Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 11 paid holidays each year for corporate team members.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Paid time off for eligible employees welcoming a new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.
  • Flexible Work Practices: Hybrid schedules for eligible roles and an emphasis on work-life balance.

Financial Wellbeing & Core Protections
  • 401(k) Program: Company match of 50% of employee deferrals, up to the first 4% of eligible compensation.
  • Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: Core protections with optional additional coverage.
  • Financial Education: Access to planning tools and workshops to support long-term stability and growth.

Lifestyle & Travel Perks
  • Hotel Stay Benefits: 75% off BAR (floor of $100) across the Proper portfolio.
  • Design Hotels Partnership: 50% off participating Marriott Design Hotels.
  • Dining Discounts: 75% off food & beverage at all Proper Hospitality outlets.
  • Lifestyle Perks: Complimentary or subsidized parking, cell phone reimbursement, and exclusive hospitality and retail discounts.

Why Join Proper Hospitality
At Proper, we build experiences that move people - and that begins with the team behind them. As a best-in-class employer, we're committed to creating one of the Best Places to Work in hospitality by nurturing a culture where creativity, excellence, and humanity thrive together.
Everything we do is grounded in the belief that hospitality is more than a profession - it's an opportunity to care for others and make lives better. Guided by the Pillars of Proper, we show up with warmth and authenticity (Care Proper), strive for excellence in everything we do (Achieve Proper), think creatively and resourcefully (Imagine Proper), and take pride in the style and culture that make us who we are (Present Proper).
We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we invest deeply in their wellbeing, growth, and sense of belonging. From comprehensive benefits to meaningful development programs, Proper is designed to help you build a career, and a life, that feels as inspiring as the experiences we create for our guests.
Our Commitment: Building the Best Place to Work
Our Best Place to Work initiative is a living commitment - a continuous investment in our people, our culture, and our purpose. We listen, learn, and evolve together to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to imagine boldly, achieve confidently, care deeply, and present themselves authentically.
At Proper, joining the team means more than finding a job - it means joining a community that believes in building beautiful experiences together, for our guests and for one another.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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