Director of Culinary

Gastamo Group

Director of Culinary responsible for culinary excellence and team culture across Gastamo Group’s brands. Active involvement in restaurant operations and menu innovation for MEX Brands.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Director of Culinary is responsible for culinary excellence, team culture, and menu integrity across Gastamo Group’s Brands portfolio
Be physically present in MEX locations a minimum of two nights per week during service
Lead all menu development for MEX, including seasonal updates, LTOs, and core menu evolution
Source, test, and validate ingredients, proteins, and preparations in alignment with cost targets and kitchen capability
Collaborate with GMs and Multi-Unit Leaders to ensure kitchen readiness, proper staffing levels, and shift-by-shift accountability on food quality
Maintain ServSafe and food safety compliance across all locations
Build and retain high-quality kitchen teams and manage performance conversations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, with at least 2 years in a multi-unit or multi-concept environment
Demonstrated track record of leading and developing BOH teams — not just cooking, but building culture and accountability
Strong understanding of food cost management, inventory systems, and kitchen financial performance
Experience developing and rolling out menus in an operational environment — recipes that are executable, not just impressive
ServSafe Manager Certification
Reliable transportation and valid Colorado driver’s license — this role travels between multiple Denver-area and outside the Denver-area locations regularly.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Receive Free meals when working
Dining discount for you and a friend at any of our concepts
Dining discount at any of our sister restaurant locations- Birdcall
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after an introductory period
401K with employer match
Management Referral Program
Fitness Benefit
Competitive compensation and benefits
Quarterly performance bonuses
Profound joy in your role
Opportunities for promotion and career development
Paid time off
48 hours of Paid Sick Leave upon hire

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Hard Skills & Tools

culinary excellencemenu developmentfood cost managementinventory systemskitchen financial performanceingredient sourcingrecipe developmentfood safety compliancekitchen capabilityseasonal menu updates

Soft Skills

team cultureleadershipaccountabilitycollaborationperformance managementcommunicationstaffing managementteam buildingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

ServSafe Manager Certificationvalid Colorado driver’s license