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Provides creative advisement to restaurant concepts and programing.  Works to implement concepts and programing to ensure a successful implantation of concept.  Acts as a liaison between operational chefs and outside consultants to ensure vision and needs are being implemented in all new designs and programs.  The budgeted hourly range for this position is $64.00 - $77.60/hr. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. Essential Job Functions
    Works closely with senior culinary leadership, restaurant GM’s and VP for development, concept & design of new kitchen capital projects 
    Works closely with senior culinary leadership, restaurant GM’s and VP providing detailed suggestions on kitchen design & flow to maximize production & efficiencies
    Provides recommendations to senior culinary leadership, restaurant GM’s and VP on product efficiencies to achieve budgeted financial success 
    Work with VP regarding samples for production after a thorough evaluation of restaurant fit
    Responsible for preparing slide decks for presentation, costing, and calendar management  
    Review of all seasonal menus to include sourcing of local products
    Keeps abreast of new food trends, benchmarking as necessary
    Researches local, organic, health, allergy & kids food options
    Develops strong positive supplier relationships
    Responsive to all media enquiries
    Aligns our products with our company values on sustainability & local sourcing
    Coordinate the direction for training & development of culinary teams with Executive Chef.
    Assist the Executive chef in managing COS (Cost of Sales) and labor costs as they relate to food product and the culinary labor budget.
    Assists with seasonal culinary audits 
    Lends divisional support as directed.
    Coordinates with consultants and third parties on conceptual design and programming.
    Works with the planning and development teams to coordinate needs for new concepts and programing.
    Ensure fair treatment of all employees & engage in mentorship and guidance as assigned.
    Other duties as assigned