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HMSHost

Avolta
6905 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817

Director Culinary Standards

$114,400 to $161,800 per year

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With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
  • Holiday pay
  • Meal and Transportation Benefits
  • *401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • *Company paid life insurance
  • *Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Training and exciting career growth opportunities
  • Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Airport Location: Corp Commercial Operations Advertised Compensation: $114,400.00 to $161,800.00 

Purpose:  

The Director Culinary Standards is responsible for the research and development, ongoing review, and improvement of proprietary restaurant culinary programs and platforms. This position will work in a support relationship with the Restaurant Development team for all proprietary brands, maximizing growth and long-term profit through development of menu items, culinary standards, and new product development.  

Essential Functions: 

  • Works with integrated team to develop culinary standards for new proprietary restaurant brands based on business needs and gaps in portfolio 
  • Works with internal support and external consultants in developing new concept menu selections and development of culinary training and operational standards for proprietary brands 
  • Develops and communicates ongoing proprietary culinary standards, objectives, and goals consistently thorough out the organization 
  • Develops and communicates proprietary restaurant culinary controls and best practices  
  • Reviews proprietary restaurant culinary standards with internal resources to gauge financial results and develops strategies to optimize quality and financial results 
  • Works with operations to support all business goals related to proprietary culinary programs 
  • Acts as point of contact, liaison, and subject matter expert for all proprietary brand culinary related questions   
  • Manages external culinary relationships for tactical execution of based on brand strategies set by cross functional group led by the Brand Director 

    Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:  

    Education and Experience:  

  • The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 8 years 
  • In a leadership role: Requires 3 years of experience leading a team of F&B operations professionals engaged in developing and executing culinary programs 
  • In a technical role: Requires 8 years of experience engaged in developing and delivering culinary programs 
  • A bachelor’s degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the eight-year requirement 
  • An MBA or a master’s level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 2 years of the eight-year requirement  
  • In the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience 

    Specialized Skillset/Competencies/Traits: 

  • Requires experience in culinary research and development, multi-unit restaurant culinary operations or new restaurant culinary development 
  • Requires demonstrated working knowledge of conceptual menu development, procurement, food safety standards and development of culinary brand standards 
  • Requires working knowledge of the food service industry specific design/construction including opening unit oversight, planning, and management  
  • Requires strong organizational skills including experience with menu rollout   
  • Business acumen and also has the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of culinary planning and to advance the organizations goals 
  • Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population and individual circumstances 
  • Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, and leading teams to achieve common goals 

    Location/Travel: 

  • This position is remote but should be in close proximity to an airport location 
  • This position requires up to 70% travel to airport locations 

    Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) Drug Free Workplace (DFW)

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    About HMSHost

    We are a global hospitality company with a passion for service! HMSHost offers the size, resources, training, and advancement opportunities you need to reach your most important career goals.

    We believe in a culture of engagement. We strive to practice behaviors that set all associates up for success. We foster a culture of appreciation, caring and inclusion. We also believe in being the best version of yourself that you can be. We support this with competitive wages, robust benefits and recognition for a job well done.

    HMSHost managers are coaches, guiding their teams to achieve great results while having fun and making a difference every day. Our managers show their passion for service and hospitality, are open to different ideas and perspectives, can adjust to the pace of our business, and serve the needs of our associates, guests, brands and other stakeholders.

    We value manager-coaches who are reliable, can be counted on to do the right thing and focus on the simplicity of our mission – ensuring everyone feels great at work, and that our travelers are feeling great on the move.

    At HMSHost, we know our success is based on great people, strong teams, and a fun environment. If you have positive energy, a passion for serving others, enjoy a fast-paced environment, are a team player, like to learn and grow and have fun at work – apply now!

    HMSHost
    Bethesda, MD

    HMSHost is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HMSHost is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you are an applicant with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access HMSHost’s online applicant portal as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to OSCHR@HMSHost.com.