Top 31 Area director restaurants Jobs in Columbus

Director of Culinary Operations
Valor Executive Search —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Bar
- Management
- Culinary experience
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The Wendy's Company —Dublin, OH
- $63,000 - $107,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Research
- Office
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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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Wendy's —Dublin, OH
- $63,000 - $107,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Research
- Office
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
District Manager
Burger King —Grove City, OH
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Fuel card
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Hotel Front Office Manager- Hilton at Easton
Hilton Columbus at Easton —Columbus, OH
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Inventory management
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Director of Talent
Chick-fil-A —Hilliard, OH
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- No education required
- Restaurant management
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Director of Operations - Nightlife
Live! Hospitality & Entertainment —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- English
- 21 years or older
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Food Services Area Manager
Yona Solutions —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Skilled nursing facility
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental 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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HR Generalist
HMSHost by Avolta —Columbus, OH
- $58,682 - $69,038 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Front Desk Attendant - Full Time Afternoons
The Athletic Club of Columbus —Columbus, OH
- From $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Entry level
- Free parking
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Food & Beverage Manager
Middletown Hotel Management —Columbus, OH
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Mid-level
- Hotel
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Server
Mayfair Village Retirement Center —Columbus, OH
- Up to $15 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Restaurant
- Entry level
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Shift Manager I
HMSHost by Avolta —Columbus, OH
- $19.91 - $24.33 an hour
- Rotating shift
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Server 1
Heritage Golf Club —Hilliard, OH
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Guest services
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Server Assistant
Community Space Brands —Dublin, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Restaurant Manager
Del Taco —Whitehall, OH
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Sales
- ServSafe
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Maintenance Technician
Burger King —Grove City, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Carpentry
- Background check
- 18 years or older
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Assistant Director of Operations
Chick-fil-A —Columbus, OH
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- No education required
- Sales
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Culinary Operations

Valor Executive Search
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
8 days ago

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Kitchen health and safety standards
Management
Food service health code compliance
Culinary experience
Team leadership
Safety regulations
Restaurant management
Labor cost analysis
Food sanitation practices
Team development
Casual dining experience
Kitchen cost control
Team training
Kitchen staff training
Bar management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Kitchen management
Managing kitchen staff
Restaurant cost management
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Full Job Description

A fast-growing, multi-location restaurant group in Columbus, Ohio is looking for a Director of Culinary Operations to shape the food experience across its bars and restaurants and build the back-of-house infrastructure that its growth has outpaced. This is a company that has succeeded for over 15 years on the strength of its concept, its culture, and its people — and is now ready to invest seriously in its kitchens. As a growing brand with new locations already in the works, this segment of the business is only going to matter more.

This is a builder's role. The systems, standards, and training that will make consistency possible across a growing footprint don't fully exist yet — the right person gets to create them, not just maintain them.

What you'll do

Serve as the primary support and coach for our kitchen managers across a growing footprint of locations — spending the bulk of your week in the field, not behind a desk, helping locations run smoothly during peak volume and stepping in when they need backup.
Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive, team-oriented culture, and build the SOPs, training materials, and quality-control systems this kitchen organization is currently missing — partnering closely with the company's training manager to roll them out.
Lead culinary execution for new restaurant openings, including kitchen setup, training, recipes, staffing support, and location opening operations.
Own consistency and quality across every location, so a dish tastes the same on a Tuesday afternoon as it does during a sold-out football Saturday, while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards company-wide.
Manage food and labor costs, optimizing efficiency without sacrificing quality, and build the reporting/KPIs to keep performance visible.
Build strong relationships with distributors and vendors while identifying opportunities for improved purchasing leverage, product consistency, and cost savings.
Develop and evolve the menu over time — including seasonal and event-driven specials that fit the sports bar atmosphere — thoughtfully, and in step with what the kitchens can actually execute well, not as a day-one overhaul.
Partner with bar, management, and marketing teams to align food offerings with drink specials, promotions, and events, and gather and apply guest feedback to keep improving the experience.
Work directly and collaboratively with ownership.

Who you are

Organized and detail-driven. You notice the small inconsistencies others miss, and you don't just flag them — you build the process that prevents them next time.
Warm and people-first. Kitchen teams follow you because they trust you, not because they have to. You know how to bring people onboard, coach them up, and make a kitchen culture feel good to work in.
Driven to move things forward. You're not waiting for permission to fix what's broken, but you also know this is a collaborative company — you loop people in, build buy-in, and ensure that leadership is informed and onboard.
A team-builder, not a solo operator. You're building a team that can build a team — this only works if the people under you are growing too.

Multi-unit experience is a strong plus. Candidates from outside Columbus, including from stronger culinary markets, are welcome to apply if the fit is right.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Proven experience leading kitchen operations in a high-volume bar/restaurant environment, as a Culinary Director, Director of Culinary Operations, Executive Chef, or similar leadership role.
Strong understanding of bar food trends and how to pair food with drinks.
Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and manage diverse kitchen teams.
Working knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and cost control.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative, no-drama approach to decision-making.

Preferred:

Experience managing kitchens across multiple locations.
Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
Strong vendor and inventory management experience.
Background in event-driven menu planning for game days, promotions, and specials.

Why this role

A true partnership with ownership. Founders are involved in the business — this isn't a “here are the keys” role on day one. As trust is built, expect real autonomy and ownership over your area to grow accordingly.
A growth story. This is one of the few concepts in its category actually expanding right now, with new locations already in motion.
Impact from day one. For most of this company's history, its kitchens have been secondary to bar operations. The person in this seat has a genuine chance to change that and be recognized for it.
Direct access to ownership. This team works closely together — leadership meetings, day-to-day problem-solving, and a founder relationship that's a phone call or text away.
Performance-based bonus on top of a competitive base salary.

Work Location: In person

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