Job Description

Rose’s Restaurant Group is seeking creative, passionate, and talented individuals to join our super awesome team. We are in the “making people happy” business, we just happen to serve great food and offer next-level hospitality. We work hard, make people happy, and have fun while we are doing it! 

We are seeking a Multi-Unit Culinary Director to join our James Beard award winning team at one of our Michelin starred restaurants: Rose’s Luxury, Little Pearl, and Pineapple and Pearls, and Extra Fancy Events Team. 

Some things to know about us:

Our mission is “To make this the most enjoyable place to work in and the most enjoyable place to dine”. This is the reason we are here. This is why we do what we do.

We are big on communication and organization. We believe these are huge keys to success. The better we are able to communicate and organize ourselves, the more success we will have.

We are big on teaching and growth. We work hard to make sure everyone is constantly growing and learning. We want everyone who works with us to become a better cook, barista, chef, manager, guest liaison, and most importantly, leader.

We like having fun. While we take our jobs very seriously, we also do so lightheartedly. In other words, we love to hustle and get better everyday but we also love to do it while laughing and having fun at the same time. (And yes, that is possible).

If this position interests you, please apply with your resume and cover letter highlighting your background and noting why you are interested in joining our team.

We have awesome benefits for full-time employees:

• 100% Company-paid medical benefits
• 100% Company-paid dental benefits
• Average 45-50 hour work-week for salaried employees
• Unlimited Paid Time-off Policy for salaried employees
• Parental Leave Plan
• 401K plan
• Complimentary gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program (covers mental health services, legal services, and additional support)
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Personal Financial Advisor services
• Somm Certification Reimbursements
• WMATA SmartBenefits program
• Most major holidays off
• Access to our Vision benefit program
• Unlimited high fives!

Who we are looking for:
Our ideal candidate is someone who, most importantly, has a real passion for making other people happy. Significant management experience is required for this position.

What the job looks like:

The Culinary Director is the cultural and business leader of the culinary operations and is responsible for managing the day-to-day while serving as an ambassador and liaison with the sales and operations team. They must demonstrate and ensure their team embodies the RRG values. Their responsibilities are centered around the lifecycle of the employee, culinary execution, and the financial success of the business. 

They are expected to always act as an advocate for the guest experience and serve as the culinary leader of the back of house working closely with the Senior Hospitality Team as true partners speaking in an aligned voice on culture, accountability, and being the eyes and ears for each other. They will also model and uphold our highest standards of hospitality and company policies and culture, including leading the team in a humble, professional and responsible manner. They will be expected to use their passion and knowledge of food, to develop new menus by exuding principles of holistic menu writing and thinking. 

Food safety and financial acumen with staffing, purchasing, inventory, and cost control are critical components of this role. To be successful in this position, the Culinary Director must have excellent attention to detail, display a sense of urgency and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

Required Skills:

• 2 Years as Exec Chef or equivalent in a fine-dining operation
• Highly effective communicator through email, phone, video, and in-person
• Up to date and passionate about culinary trends in the United States and abroad
• Exudes excellence in hospitality for internal and external guests
• Possess excellent strategic planning skills, with an emphasis on delivering, executing, and assessing action plans
• Excel in time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt and lead change
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Self-driven, results-oriented, and possesses a solid track record of leading high-caliber, upscale restaurants at a multi-unit level.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time,

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