Top 24 Kitchen manager / executive chef 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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5d
Sous Chef
Market District —Columbus, OH
- $21.50 an hour
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Line Cook - High Paying $$
Eddie Merlot's —Columbus, OH
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Entry level
- Kitchen
Executive Chef
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dublin Ohio —Dublin, OH
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
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10d
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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5d
Executive Chef
No Soliciting —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- No education required
- 5 years
- Research
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Executive Culinary Manager
Topgolf —Columbus, OH
- Extended hours
- 8 years
- 21 years or older
- Mentoring
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
EXECUTIVE CHEF 2- Ohio State University Greek House Chefs
GREEK HOUSE CHEFS INC —Columbus, OH
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Culinary Manager
Topgolf —Columbus, OH
- Extended hours
- Customer service
- 3 years
- 21 years or older
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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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Sous Chef
Hilton Columbus Polaris —Columbus, OH
- Bar
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Chef
The Ohio State University —Columbus, OH
- $18.37 - $23.99 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Pass drug screening
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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2d
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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Dietary Aide
Solero Behavioral Transitions - Columbus —Pickerington, OH
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Food Handler Certification
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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EM - Dishwasher
Eddie Merlot's —Columbus, OH
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Restaurant
- Entry level
Dietary Aide, Part Time
Solero Behavioral Transitions - Columbus —Pickerington, OH
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Food Handler Certification
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Line Cook
Middle West Spirits LLC —Columbus, OH
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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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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Cook 1
Heritage Golf Club —Hilliard, OH
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Director of Culinary

MISKIRI HOSPITALITY GROUP
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 a year
5 days ago

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 manager / executive chef jobs in columbus

Director of Culinary

Sous Chef

Line Cook - High Paying $$

Executive Chef

Director of Operations

Executive Chef

Executive Culinary Manager

EXECUTIVE CHEF 2- Ohio State University Greek House Chefs

Culinary Manager

Catering & Convention Services Sales Manager

Sous Chef

Assistant Chef

Dietary Aide

Food Service - Prep Cook

Dietary Aide

EM - Dishwasher

Dietary Aide, Part Time

Line Cook

Cook

Cook 1

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