Director of Culinary

What You'll Do • Lead the culinary pre-opening workstream, including kitchen setup, concept development, menu creation, supplier sourcing, team mobilization, operational readiness, and opening preparations • Develop and execute the hotel's culinary strategy, ensuring concepts are commercially successful, relevant, and aligned with the Avani brand • Drive innovation across all culinary offerings, creating memorable dining experiences for guests and local patrons • Partner closely with Food & Beverage, Marketing, Revenue, and Operations teams to support commercial objectives and guest satisfaction • Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and consistency across all outlets • Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing culinary team while fostering a culture of creativity and excellence • Manage food costs, productivity, inventory, and kitchen performance to achieve financial targets • Build strong relationships with suppliers and partners to ensure product quality and support innovation