Experience

CulinArt Group

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Culinary Development

  • Feb 2014 - Present

  Serve as Department Head to provide leadership and set standards of culinary excellence Research, test, develop, document, train, implement, monitor, evaluate and make necessary adjustments to innovative new dishes, concepts and / or food programs Work with Division leadership in planning, implementing and supporting new food concepts or programs at their locations Develop and mentor senior chefs in various Company divisions and geographical regions Create training opportunities for chefs and managers through manufacturer and vendor resources and sharing / promoting internal best practices Stay current with market trends and customer demands Participate in / attend trade shows and continuing education opportunities Plan menus for daily offerings, seasonal or limited time specials, daily and special event catering for a wide variety of locations and applications Conduct food tastings and evaluate food presentation Establish food specifications Work with food manufacturers and vendors to select best product / value for needs Ensure that food products and handling procedures adhere to local, state and federal regulations Contribute expertise in kitchen and servery design and / or remodeling projects Lead culinary teams in planning, training, set-up and opening new and / or remodeled accounts Collaborate with other departments such as Purchasing, Marketing and Business Development on special projects and Company initiatives Direct sustainability initiatives throughout Company locations Oversee Nutrition staff and programs Update senior management, supervisory managers and account management teams on industry trends and new food programs Participate in Company meetings and training programs Show less