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Pittsburgh is most renowned for, amongst other things, the fact that it offers a high standard of living in relation to a low cost of living.

In addition, the amenities offered to residents in Pittsburgh are of a very high quality, which further contributes to the good quality of life.

Company culture: innovative, challenging, motivating, fun, respectful

Confidential Upscale Casual Restaurant Group located in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced full-time Culinary Director.

Each of our restaurants is an important staple in the Pittsburgh culinary scene and has had an influence on other restaurants in the area for over 15 years. We continue to bring creativity and innovation to Pittsburgh by focusing on farm fresh ingredients, creatively themed concepts, and pushing boundaries.

The Culinary Director is responsible for all culinary activities. This position will oversee all activity in the kitchens, train personnel, plan menus, oversee product purchasing, and manage the culinary budget.

The ideal candidate has the ability to take initiative and show leadership while at the same time being a great team player. You’re a natural leader by example. You love a variety of cuisines and have a passion for hospitality.

Position:

• Culinary Director

Compensation:

• $120,000 - 160,000K salary
• Medical
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Paid sick days
  

Other incentives:

• Moving expenses
• Bonus potential
• Company dining perks
  

Schedule requirements:

• 50-60 hours
• 5-6 days a week 

Language requirements:

• English
• A little conversational Spanish is helpful

Experience required:

• 5+ years of experience leading a large multi-concept organization in the food & beverage industry
• Prior experience in menu creation and recipe writing
• Food safety knowledge (certification preferred)
• Ordering & receiving, inventory
• P & L management (maintaining food costs, maximizing profitability)
• Staff training & motivation
• Scheduling
• Managing >20 employees
  

Responsibilities:

• Identify problems in the day-to-day operations and ways to fix them
• Manage day-to-day operations while also working toward long-term business goals
• Identify profits and losses and operate within the parameters of budgets
• Daily communication across many teams (accounting, operations, and management)
• Develop the team and provide paths for growth within the company
• Maintain company culture and staff morale
• Keep operations as streamlined as possible
• Understand key revenue drivers and identify any room for improvement

Qualities desired:

• Excellent communicator (able to give and receive feedback well)
• Stays calm under pressure
• Respectful of fellow employees and guests
• Must exhibit top-notch teamwork
• Thrives well leading a team
• Able to hold people accountable
• Challenging task-oriented
• Repetitive task-oriented
• Organized and efficient
• Reliable and punctual
• Must be able to work flexible hours and days
• Stable work history

How to apply:

• Please submit your resume for consideration
• Please include your full name and current contact info
• Please submit 3 industry-related references and their email addresses from previous supervisors
• Verification of employment eligibility required (**16 years old and authorized to work in the US**)

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