Culinary Director

Culinary Director – Corporate Campus Dining

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $150,000 – $170,000/year + benefits

Monday to Friday Schedule!

About the Opportunity

We're partnering with a premier contract dining operator to find an accomplished Culinary Director to lead one of the most exciting corporate dining programs in Silicon Valley. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role overseeing multiple culinary operations for a major tech campus known for its culture of innovation and world-class hospitality standards.

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Executive Chef ready to step into a strategic, multi-site leadership role - shaping the future of a rapidly expanding dining program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall culinary leadership across multiple dining venues, executive dining, catering, and special events
• Develop innovative, seasonal menus that reflect fresh, high-quality ingredients and support wellness and sustainability goals
• Lead, mentor, and develop Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, and culinary teams — building a culture of excellence and accountability
• Oversee food production quality, consistency, and execution across all operations
• Drive financial performance through food costing, purchasing, inventory, labor planning, and waste reduction
• Partner with operational leaders and client stakeholders to deliver seamless, exceptional hospitality
• Lead culinary planning for new building openings and concept launches — menu development, training, and operational readiness
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader engaged across all areas of the operation

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of progressive culinary leadership across diverse kitchen environments
• Strong background in high-volume production combined with fine dining execution
• Corporate dining experience required; luxury hotel or upscale hospitality F&B leadership highly desirable
• Proven success leading pre-opening projects - new facilities, venues, or food concepts
• Experience overseeing executive dining, retail dining, and large-scale catering
• Strong financial acumen - menu costing, purchasing, labor planning
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Comfortable partnering directly with senior client stakeholders

Send your resume to cassidy@corecruitment.com today if you are interested!