Culinary Director

Drive Culinary Performance, Inspire Teams & Shape Exceptional Dining Experiences

New Recruits International is recruiting for an experienced Culinary Director to oversee and elevate a large-scale hospitality food operation.

This opportunity is suited to a commercially minded leader who is passionate about food, people development, and operational success. As Culinary Director, you'll be responsible for setting culinary direction, building high-performing teams, introducing fresh concepts, and ensuring every dining experience consistently exceeds expectations.

If you're an ambitious Culinary Director who enjoys balancing creativity with commercial results, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

What You'll Be Doing

As Culinary Director, you will lead all aspects of the culinary function, providing strategic guidance while remaining closely connected to day-to-day operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and enhancing dining concepts across multiple outlets.
Creating memorable food experiences that encourage guest loyalty and repeat business.
Leading and supporting kitchen management teams to deliver exceptional standards.
Identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and revenue growth.
Managing food costs, labour expenditure, purchasing, and inventory controls.
Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality assurance standards.
Working alongside senior leadership to support wider business objectives.
Driving a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Leadership Expectations

The successful Culinary Director will be a visible leader who motivates teams through coaching, mentoring, and professional development.

You will:

Inspire culinary teams to achieve outstanding results.
Develop future leaders within the business.
Create an environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
Establish clear standards and performance expectations.
Promote teamwork, engagement, and professional growth.

What We're Looking For

We are interested in speaking with experienced Culinary Director professionals and senior culinary leaders who have a proven track record within high-volume hospitality environments.

Candidates should possess:

Significant experience leading large culinary operations.
Strong commercial and financial understanding.
Proven success managing budgets and controlling costs.
Experience overseeing multiple kitchens or dining concepts.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
The ability to thrive within a fast-paced environment.
A hands-on approach combined with strategic thinking.

Portfolio Submission Required

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must submit a professional portfolio alongside their CV.

The portfolio should showcase:

Signature dishes and culinary creations.
Menu development and concept work.
Examples of food presentation and styling.
Large-scale events, banqueting, or hospitality projects delivered.
Evidence of leadership, team development, and operational achievements.
Awards, accolades, media features, or industry recognition where applicable.

Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

Ideal Profile

The ideal Culinary Director will be:

Results-driven and commercially aware.
Passionate about food innovation and guest satisfaction.
An exceptional people leader.
Organised, proactive, and solution-focused.
Comfortable managing change and driving improvement.
Committed to achieving excellence across every aspect of the culinary operation.

The Next Steps?

Interested? Simply apply with your CV/Resume, and the New Recruits team will reach out for a confidential pre‑screening discussion. We will explore your background, your culinary philosophy, and your aspirations to ensure the ideal match. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams.

About New Recruits International Ltd.

Founded in 2020, our agency specialises in recruiting elite talent across construction, engineering, hospitality, and corporate support throughout the Caribbean and the Americas. We are driven by passion, quality, integrity, collaboration, and discretion, consistently matching exceptional professionals with world‑class opportunities.