Culinary Director

Luxury Boutique Hotels

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

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An expanding, design-forward boutique hotel group is looking for a Culinary Director to help lead culinary strategy and operations across a portfolio of luxury properties, including several Michelin Key-recognized hotels. Based in Los Angeles, this field-driven role will partner with senior F&B leadership, Executive Chefs, and property teams on menu development, R&D, cost controls, systems, succession planning, and overall culinary execution. Ideal for an operationally strong multi-unit culinary leader who thrives in a hands-on support role, moving between properties, mentoring chefs, and elevating standards across a dynamic hotel portfolio. Significant travel, sometimes on short notice, is required. Culinary Director Responsibilities: Act as the culinary liaison between Executive Chefs, FOH, property leadership, and corporate teams Support culinary operations across a luxury boutique hotel portfolio Partner with senior F&B leadership on cost controls, systems, menu development, R&D, and corporate initiatives Provide on-site support for properties in transition, including chef onboarding, leadership gaps, and operational stabilization Mentor Executive Chefs and culinary teams, including succession planning and performance support Travel frequently between properties, sometimes on short notice or across multiple cities in one week Spend multiple days or extended periods on-site as needed to support and stabilize operations Preferred Requirements: 2+ years’ experience in a multiunit capacity as either a Culinary Director, Corporate Chef, or Regional Chef (or similar position) Hotel culinary leadership experience required Forbes, Michelin Key, luxury boutique, or similarly elevated hospitality experience a strong plus Strong culinary foundation, ideally with both restaurant and hotel experience Ability to navigate hotel F&B dynamics across culinary, FOH, property, and corporate teams Strong operational skills, including cost controls, systems, menu development, and team leadership Hands-on, field-based leader comfortable stepping into evolving or high-need properties Tech-forward mindset and comfort with systems, data, and evolving tools, including AI Compensation / Benefits: Base salary in the $180k-$200k range Bonus Program Medical coverage, plus dental and vision PTO Plan

Los Angeles, California, United States

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English

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