What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Director position at Stew Leonard's?
Stew Leonard's, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew's earned its nickname, the "Disneyland of Dairy Stores" because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.
Culinary Director - Stew Leonard's Kitchen
Salary Range : $85,000-110,000
Position Description :
The Culinary Director a salary position responsible for overseeing all aspects of culinary production and ensuring that the organization's systems and standard operating procedures are met across Kitchen, BBQ, Pizza, and Hoedown operations. This position requires a flexible availability including weekends and holidays. This includes menu planning, recipe development and building, and leading a diverse team in the preparation of high-quality food products for the hot bar and shelves. The ideal candidate will maintain a professional demeanor with customers and team members while driving innovation and operational excellence in Stew Leonard's dynamic kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Daily Operations :
- Ensure accurate daily and monthly inventory management.
- Lead and manage day-to-day kitchen operations with attention to efficiency and quality.
- Communicate effectively and delegate tasks within a large, diverse team.
- Maintain adherence to food safety standards and uphold a Department of Health "A" rating.
Recipe Development and Culinary Innovation :
Customer Engagement :
Team Leadership :
Innovation and Efficiency :
Strategic Planning :
What You Bring to the Team :
Working Conditions :
Join Stew Leonard's as an Culinary Director and lead our kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences while driving innovation, recipe development, and operational excellence.
Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000
