Top 26 Executive chef/kitchen manager Jobs in Columbus

Director of Culinary
MISKIRI HOSPITALITY GROUP —Columbus, OH
- $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Executive Chef
Trinity Health —Westerville, OH
- $500,000 - $2,000,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- 3 years
- Opportunities for advancement
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Executive Sous Chef - Brewery
Bridge's End Brewery —Shawnee Hills, OH
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Culinary experience
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Paid time off
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Bravo-Executive Chef
Bravo Italian Kitchen Bethel Road —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Senior level
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Director of Operations
MISKIRI HOSPITALITY GROUP —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Chef
Athenian Grill - North Locust Hill —Columbus, OH
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Opportunities for advancement
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Culinary Manager
Topgolf —Columbus, OH
- Extended hours
- Customer service
- 3 years
- 21 years or older
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Sous Chef
Hilton Columbus Polaris —Columbus, OH
- Bar
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
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Prepared Foods Sous Chef
Market District —Columbus, OH
- $21.50 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
9d
Catering & Convention Services Sales Manager
Olshan Properties —Columbus, OH
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Writing skills
- Basic math
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Food Service - Prep Cook
SSA Group —Columbus, OH
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Fair chance
- Communication skills
- Food Handler Certification
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Eddie Merlot's Dishwasher- High Paying!
Eddie Merlot's —Columbus, OH
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Restaurant
- Entry level
Columbus Zoo Catering Cook
SSA Group —Powell, OH
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- 21 years or older
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Lani Rooftop Sous Chef
Lani Rooftop Lounge —Powell, OH
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
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11d
Dietary Aide
Solero Columbus —Columbus, OH
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Food Handler Certification
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Dishwasher
Columbus Marriott Northwest —Dublin, OH
- From $16.50 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- In-person
- Guest services
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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9d
Sous Chef
Market District —Dublin, OH
- $21.50 an hour
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Cook
DoubleTree Dublin —Dublin, OH
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Team management
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Utility Buffet Server
Resort Lifestyle Communities —Hilliard, OH
- $14.50 - $15.00 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Serving
- 18 years or older
- English
- Employee discount
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9d
EM - Dishwasher
Eddie Merlot's —Columbus, OH
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Restaurant
- Entry level

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Director of Culinary

MISKIRI HOSPITALITY GROUP
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 a year

Qualifications

ServSafe
Kitchen cost control
Restaurant cost management

Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Director of Culinary oversees the strategic vision, menu development, and back-of-house (BOH) operations for all restaurant locations within our group. This role leads culinary innovation, establishes standard operating procedures, and ensures maximum kitchen profitability. The Director of Culinary mentors kitchen leadership, enforces strict food safety protocols, and maintains uniform food quality across the entire brand. [1, 2, 3]

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Innovation & Menu Engineering

Menu Development: Design, test, and implement innovative menus that align with brand identity and food trends.
Recipe Standardization: Create detailed, cross-utilizable, and scalable recipe manuals with precise plating guides.
Pricing & Profitability: Audit theoretical food costs regularly to hit target margins through smart pricing and ingredient selection.
Seasonal Rollouts: Manage the R&D pipeline for limited-time offers (LTOs) and seasonal menu updates. [1, 2]

Supply Chain & Food Cost Control

Vendor Selection: Source high-quality ingredients and negotiate national or regional pricing contracts with vendors.
Inventory Management: Oversee BOH inventory systems to track waste, prevent theft, and optimize stock levels.
Quality Assurance: Establish rigorous quality control standards for incoming raw products and finished dishes.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

Kitchen SOPs: Develop and enforce uniform standard operating procedures for prep, line execution, and closing shifts.
Health & Safety: Ensure every kitchen strictly adheres to FDA Food Code, local health department mandates, and OSHA guidelines.
Kitchen Layouts: Assist with kitchen design, equipment procurement, and workflow optimization for existing and new store openings.

Talent Management & Training

Chef Leadership: Recruit, onboard, and mentor Executive Chefs and Head Chefs across all locations.
Training Programs: Conduct comprehensive hands-on training workshops for all new menu rollouts and culinary systems.
Performance Management: Evaluate kitchen leadership performance and establish clear professional development paths.
Culture: Foster a collaborative, professional, and high-energy kitchen environment to maximize retention.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a Multi-Unit Executive Chef, Corporate Chef, or Culinary Director.
Education: Degree in Culinary Arts or Culinary Management preferred. Equivalent professional experience required.
Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of food cost metrics, yield analyses, and BOH inventory software.
Leadership: Proven ability to manage, inspire, and train remote culinary teams across multiple locations.
Certifications: Current ServSafe Manager and ServSafe Allergens certifications required.
Travel: Willingness to travel frequently to various locations (up to 50–75% of the time) for audits and openings. [1, 2, 3]

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Must be able to stand, walk, and work on hot kitchen lines for extended periods.
Ability to safely lift and carry kitchen items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequent exposure to sharp utensils, high heat, open flames, and cold storage units.

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executive chef/kitchen manager jobs in columbus

Director of Culinary

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Executive Sous Chef - Brewery

Bravo-Executive Chef

Director of Operations

Chef

Culinary Manager

Sous Chef

Prepared Foods Sous Chef

Catering & Convention Services Sales Manager

Food Service - Prep Cook

Eddie Merlot's Dishwasher- High Paying!

Columbus Zoo Catering Cook

Lani Rooftop Sous Chef

Dietary Aide

Dishwasher

Sous Chef

Cook

Utility Buffet Server

EM - Dishwasher

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