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WHO WE ARE

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we're headed to the moon with a simple mission - to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it's our common values that keep us united.

Be Authentic and HumbleAct with IntegrityBring Good EnergyAchieve as a TeamGet Extraordinary ResultsInspire with Hospitality

ABOUT THE CULINARY DIRECTOR

The primary responsibilities of this position are to document and establish processes for menu development, menu creativity, culinary standards, culinary practices, and overall cleanliness standards of all concepts within the company. 

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST

Build, manage, and maintain relationships with vendors to source quality productsManage the supply-chain process with vendors and identify appropriate channels for sustainable distribution and costs of ingredients sourcedDocument and develop the company menu change process and manage the completion of those objectives according to the timelineAct as a brand ambassador for the company and provide communication through various mediums with a skilled ability to connect the company Culinary vision with the communities we serveActively research menu trends and translate those trends to menu enhancement through networking, learning, and hearing feedback from guests and industry peersDevelop the reporting of specific metrics to communicate the performance of menu items, sanitation of stores, and product costsManage inventory processes and systems to produce accurate inventory counting and company costsCreate dishes that are innovative and meet company budgetary initiativesDesign kitchens for efficiency and timing of dishes and storage of productChampion training programs and materials in collaboration with the Training Department to optimize knowledge, skill, and abilities of the Culinary teamPromote a fun and positive work environment with a strong focus on side-by-side instruction and development of Culinary leaders when providing feedbackPromotes a diverse work environment free of discrimination or harassmentDocuments and develops menu standards, processes, and recipesEnsures Culinary processes of quality, safety, and sanitation are being followed and practiced in all store locationsEstablishes vendor relationships for new store openings and plans the arrival and distribution channels of product 

WHY YOU'LL LOVE UPWARD PROJECTS

Excellent benefit and compensation packagePaid time off and earned paid sick timeFitness discount programs401K with company matchA people focused culture united by our shared valuesUnlimited growth opportunities, with several new restaurant openingsHaving a voice. We provide empowerment and influence to all our team membersOpportunity to build deep, meaningful, and lasting relationships with colleaguesRecognition and rewards for your hard work and tenureGenerous meal benefit program

Requirements The position requires 1-3 years of multi-unit Kitchen Management and 3-5 years of full-service restaurant Kitchen Manager/ Executive Chef experience or equivalent experience. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues within 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.Bachelor’s degree Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred. Culinary certifications and education is heavily considered.State Food Handler’s Management Certification is required Salary Description $135,000 to $155,000 base plus 20% bonus potential