Salary: $150k - 170k per year + .
Reference: CM999957069
Culinary Director – Corporate Campus Dining
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $150,000 – $170,000/year + benefits
About the Opportunity
We're partnering with a premier contract dining operator to find an accomplished Culinary Director to lead one of the most exciting corporate dining programs in Silicon Valley. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role overseeing multiple culinary operations for a major tech campus known for its culture of innovation and world-class hospitality standards.
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Executive Chef ready to step into a strategic, multi-site leadership role — shaping the future of a rapidly expanding dining program.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide overall culinary leadership across multiple dining venues, executive dining, catering, and special events
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Develop innovative, seasonal menus that reflect fresh, high-quality ingredients and support wellness and sustainability goals
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Lead, mentor, and develop Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, and culinary teams — building a culture of excellence and accountability
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Oversee food production quality, consistency, and execution across all operations
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Drive financial performance through food costing, purchasing, inventory, labor planning, and waste reduction
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Partner with operational leaders and client stakeholders to deliver seamless, exceptional hospitality
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Lead culinary planning for new building openings and concept launches — menu development, training, and operational readiness
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Serve as a visible, hands-on leader engaged across all areas of the operation
What We're Looking For
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15+ years of progressive culinary leadership across diverse kitchen environments
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Strong background in high-volume production combined with fine dining execution
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Corporate dining experience required; luxury hotel or upscale hospitality F&B leadership highly desirable
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Proven success leading pre-opening projects — new facilities, venues, or food concepts
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Experience overseeing executive dining, retail dining, and large-scale catering
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Strong financial acumen — menu costing, purchasing, labor planning
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Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams
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Comfortable partnering directly with senior client stakeholders
Send your resume to [email protected] today if you are interested!
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