Top 43 Kitchen director 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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Chef Consultant- TEMP APPOINTMENT
CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF FRANKLIN COUNTY INC —Columbus, OH
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Food Service Director/Dietary Manager
Allbridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Kitchen
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Hospitality Lead
Bojangles —Delaware, OH
- $44,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- No education required
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Food Service Manager (Part-Time)
Kiddie Academy Gahanna —Columbus, OH
- $15 - $18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Shift Manager - John Glenn Columbus Airport
HMSHost by Avolta —Columbus, OH
- $20.00 - $21.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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8d
Cook
Yona Solutions —Grove City, OH
- Full-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook
SUN Behavioral Columbus —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- ServSafe
- Writing skills
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Cook
Arbors West —West Jefferson, OH
- Full-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Culinary Services
Rittenhouse Village Gahanna —Gahanna, OH
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Organizational skills
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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Culinary Services Cook
The Woodlands of Columbus —Columbus, OH
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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8d
Lead Pre K-8 Cook
Upper Arlington City Public Schools —Columbus, OH
- $19.37 - $21.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Adults
- Mid-level
REGISTERED DIETICIAN (PROFESSIONAL II)
Columbus City Schools —Columbus, OH
- $68,331 a year
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Food Service Shift Lead
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center —Columbus, OH
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Substitute Cook - 26/27 School Year
Reynoldsburg City School District —Reynoldsburg, OH
- Part-time
- Serving
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Food & Beverage Manager
Middletown Hotel Management —Columbus, OH
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Mid-level
- Hotel
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Line Cook
The Recovery Village —Columbus, OH
- From $17 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- High school diploma or GED
- Rehabilitation center
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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9d
Hotel Starbucks Manager
The Keep Kitchen and Liquor Bar —Columbus, OH
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Hotel
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
No Soliciting —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- No education required
- 5 years
- Research
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Supervisor of Food Service (Communications & Operations)
Reynoldsburg City School District —Reynoldsburg, OH
- Full-time
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Word processing

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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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kitchen director jobs in columbus

Director of Culinary

Chef Consultant- TEMP APPOINTMENT

Food Service Director/Dietary Manager

Hospitality Lead

Food Service Manager (Part-Time)

Shift Manager - John Glenn Columbus Airport

Cook

Cook

Cook

Director of Culinary Services

Culinary Services Cook

Lead Pre K-8 Cook

REGISTERED DIETICIAN (PROFESSIONAL II)

Food Service Shift Lead

Substitute Cook - 26/27 School Year

Food & Beverage Manager

Line Cook

Hotel Starbucks Manager

Executive Chef

Supervisor of Food Service (Communications & Operations)

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