Culinary Director - Madrid
Culinary Director – Madrid
Location: Madrid (with international travel)
Salary: €55,000 - €65,000 per year
Are you a visionary culinary leader with a passion for innovation and a strong commercial mindset? We are looking for a Culinary Director to shape and elevate our food offering, leading menu development while ensuring consistency across multiple locations.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the Culinary Vision – Design and develop new recipes, ensuring our menu remains fresh, innovative, and commercially successful.Hands-On Recipe Development – Occasionally step into the kitchen to create, test, and refine dishes.Multisite Oversight – Travel to various locations to train and support franchisees, ensuring recipe execution and quality standards.Cost & Profitability Management – Oversee food cost control, supplier relations, and operational efficiency to maximize profitability.Expansion & Strategy – Support the brand’s growth by adapting the culinary offering for new markets.Collaboration & Leadership – Work closely with the Marketing Director, suppliers, and external vendors to drive product excellence.Tech-Savvy Approach – Utilize digital tools for menu planning, cost analysis, and operational oversight.What You Bring:
Culinary Expertise – Experience as an Executive Chef with a strong understanding of kitchen operations and food trends.Asian Cuisine Knowledge – Strong experience with sushi and Asian gastronomy is a must.Commercial Acumen – Ability to balance creativity with business objectives, ensuring menu profitability.International Mindset – Comfortable working with teams across the UK, Germany, and the US.Fluent English – Must have excellent English communication skills.Travel Flexibility – Ability to visit locations and franchise partners across different markets.Leadership – Experience managing teams (directly or indirectly) and working in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment.What We Offer:
A strategic, high-impact role in a growing international brand.Exposure to multiple markets and cultures.A Madrid-based position with regular travel opportunities.Competitive salary + the opportunity to shape a global culinary offering.If you're an innovative chef turned business leader ready to take on a dynamic, multi-site role—apply today!