Corporate Director of Culinary Training

Job Title: Corporate Director of Culinary Training
Location: Corporate Office
Immediate Supervisor: Sr. Corporate Director of F&B
Travel: 50%

* Responsible for compiling, updating, and implementing of all content in the Leadership and Associate Flight Plans

* Facilitate onboarding and development of all new F&B Leaders including the adherence to the culinary flight plan.

* Responsible for auditing and tracking all properties adherence to associate flight plans and certifications.

* Consistently ensure every team member, guest and stakeholder receives the best product by auditing food quality, ordering, receiving, storage, production, line checks etc.

* Teach and empower chefs to achieve cleanliness, positive Ecosure scores, health & safety procedures, and equipment maintenance by executing consistent follow up and coaching.

* Responsible for the culinary pre-opening and post-opening critical path for hotel openings or conversions to include 30 day post opening support on property.

* Source, Build, Support, and Oversee OSE standards for the BOH.

* Assist with compliance in the process of software development and utilization to include:
oAssist with rollout of new menus in the field and work with Corp Director of Culinary Operations, VP of F&B, and RVPs to ensure compliance at the property level.

* Train, Implement, and Manage all Inventory/Cost Control/Labor Management/etc. tools like Avendra, WLW FOH/BOH Systems, etc.

* Assist in finding the best culinary talent in the business and train them to execute at an optimal level, establishing internal growth and development of Chefs, Sous, and all supporting kitchen staff.

* Execute quarterly training and directional meetings for Executive Chefs to operate in compliance of all company standards in conjunction w/ the Sr Corporate Director of F&B.

* Ensure that brand standards are in place in the field and adhered to.

* BCR Culinary Seasonal Training Support and Opening Task Force.

* Display excellent skills in creating a professional, supportive environment for guests, and culinary leaders while improving the talent base, educating, and providing guidance and mentorship.

* Display excellent skills in creating a supportive environment for WL F&B culture and while working in conjunction with and as valuable member of the Corporate F&B TEAM.

* Strong public speaking skills and ability to inspire followership on all initiatives.

* Strong financial acumen and familiarity with cost control measures & buying power

* Ability to collaborate with high-level leadership circle.

* Other items as designated by the Sr. Corporate Director of F&B or the VP of F&B.

Job Qualifications:

* Minimum 2-year associates degree in culinary arts or 4-year college degree.

* Minimum 5 years’ experience with high quality F&B a la carte and catering environments.

* Formal culinary training/school preferred.

* Experience in training and opening new restaurant/hotel openings preferred.

* Specific skills or knowledge necessary for this position:
oAdvanced culinary skills: proper knife handling and general kitchen equipment use.
oKnowledge of HAACP and proper sanitation procedures.
oStrong communication skills - verbal, written, and typed.
oComputer skills - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
oAbility to work on multiple projects.
oKnowledge of workplace safety procedures.
oLicenses, certification, or registrations required for the position:
?ACF Certified - Preferred & Serv-Safe Certified.

* Able to relocate to Corporate Headquarters in Merrillville, IN and willing travel 50% of the time.