Top 31 Lead 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
Kitchen Crew - BrewDog Canal Winchester
BrewDog USA Inc —Canal Winchester, OH
- $15 - $18 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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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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13d
Culinary Manager
Topgolf —Columbus, OH
- Extended hours
- Customer service
- 3 years
- 21 years or older
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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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Assistant Kitchen Manager
Quick Casual or Full Service —Columbus, OH
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- In person
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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11d
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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10d
Field Sous Chef
Upper Crust Food Service —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Residential
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6d
LEAD Line Cook / Asst to the Chef
Community Space Brands —Westerville, OH
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Grove City, OH
- $16.15 - $20.19 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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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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Prepared Foods Sous Chef
Market District —Columbus, OH
- $21.50 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
3d
Assistant Produce Manager
Lucky's Market —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant General Restaurant Manager (AGM)
The Piada Group —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Fast casual restaurant
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Resident Chef (Sur La Table)
CSC Generation —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 21 years or older
- Flexible schedule
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14d
Line Cook
Brewdog —Canal Winchester, OH
- Part-time
- Serving
- Bar
- Customer service
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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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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Restaurant Manager
The Piada Group —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- Fast casual restaurant
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental 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

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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lead chef / kitchen manager jobs in columbus

Director of Culinary

Executive Chef

Kitchen Crew - BrewDog Canal Winchester

Executive Sous Chef - Brewery

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Culinary Manager

Director of Operations

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Bravo-Executive Chef

Field Sous Chef

LEAD Line Cook / Asst to the Chef

Cook

Food Service - Prep Cook

Prepared Foods Sous Chef

Assistant Produce Manager

Assistant General Restaurant Manager (AGM)

Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

Line Cook

Columbus Zoo Catering Cook

Restaurant Manager

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