Culinary Director – Madrid

Location:

Madrid, Spain

Salary:

£48.3k – 57.1k per year + /

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

COREcruitment

Job ID:

131564318

Posted On:

03 February 2025

Culinary Director – Madrid
Location: Madrid (with international travel)
Salary: A‚¬55,000 – A‚¬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!

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