Culinary Director - Corporate Campus Dining

Culinary Director – Corporate Campus Dining
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $150,000 – $170,000/year + benefits

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 eventsDevelop innovative, seasonal menus that reflect fresh, high-quality ingredients and support wellness and sustainability goalsLead, mentor, and develop Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, and culinary teams — building a culture of excellence and accountabilityOversee food production quality, consistency, and execution across all operationsDrive financial performance through food costing, purchasing, inventory, labor planning, and waste reductionPartner with operational leaders and client stakeholders to deliver seamless, exceptional hospitalityLead culinary planning for new building openings and concept launches — menu development, training, and operational readinessServe 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 environmentsStrong background in high-volume production combined with fine dining executionCorporate dining experience required; luxury hotel or upscale hospitality F&B leadership highly desirableProven success leading pre-opening projects — new facilities, venues, or food conceptsExperience overseeing executive dining, retail dining, and large-scale cateringStrong financial acumen — menu costing, purchasing, labor planningExceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teamsComfortable partnering directly with senior client stakeholders

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