Director, Culinary Operations

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Director, Culinary OperationsFull-timeBusiness Segment: Universal Studios Hollywood Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 170000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Job DescriptionSummaryThe Director of Culinary Operations reports directly to the VP of Culinary and Executive Chef and is responsible for two main pillars: Culinary Production and Culinary Park Operations. In this role, you will work with department leadership in planning, implementing, and supporting new food and beverage initiatives, lead culinary teams in planning, training, and daily execution, and serve as a culinary expert who provides leadership and sets standards for culinary excellence.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and mentor senior chefs.Creates training opportunities for chefs and managers through manufacturers and vendor resources and shares/promotes internal best practices.Conducts food tastings and evaluates food presentations.Establishes food specifications.Directs sustainability initiatives throughout the property.Fluent understanding of restaurant & food service P&L’s (labor & food & beverage costs), financial metrics & venue budgets.Research and stay current with all culinary trends.Address any issues regarding food quality, taste, and presentation promptly and work with Chefs and operation managers to take appropriate action.Provide culinary guidance and support to Chefs and Operations ManagersAbility to collaborate with other departments, proactively identify problems/opportunities, and take ownership of deadlines and deliverables.Collaborate with Operations Team to manage supply chain challenges and opportunities.Provide vision for ongoing culinary development.Conduct regular quality checks to ensure adherence to established recipes and standards.Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding food quality, safety, labor, employment, Union guidelines, and Company policies and procedures.  Collaborate with the Chefs and Operations Team to ensure that the correct training materials are in place and used as intended.Partner with the Quality Assurance department to ensure that the highest safe food handling practices are met. Train and develop teams to understand the importance of food safety. Responsible for performance evaluations, disciplinary recommendations, succession planning, and management development to meet needs.Maintain or exceed weekly budgeted variable operation profit by controlling cost of goods & variable labor.Standardize...