At Greener by Default, you will be working towards the ambitious goal of completely transforming institutional foodservice - and the food system as a whole - by making plant-based food the default.

We recognize that the fate of humans, animals, and ecosystems are bound together, and strive to create a food system that will allow all life on earth to flourish. In order to achieve our vision, we develop strategies rooted in science, sustainability, and inclusivity to empower institutions to serve plant-forward food.

Position Objective:

We are seeking an experienced Culinary Director to lead and expand our innovative plant-forward menu program across multiple sectors, including healthcare, higher education, and corporate dining. This role offers the opportunity to influence institutional dining programs that serve millions of meals annually, helping to transform employee wellness, institutional procurement practices, and broader food system sustainability.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide strategic culinary leadership and support to healthcare, education, and corporate teams
Collaborate with clients to optimize their culinary operations and menu offerings
Lead and mentor culinary teams to ensure consistent quality and service delivery
Create and maintain compelling culinary resources and training materials
Build relationships with key stakeholders in the foodservice industry
Elevate plant-based defaults and other nudges within the culinary community
Drive innovation in sustainable, health-focused institutional dining
Develop culinary strategy, create and implement the OKRs and KPIs to assess role responsibilities and measure success

Individual Attributes Required

Intellectual integrity: Provide information rooted in culinary science, adapt messaging and tactics based on the latest behavioral research.
Ambition: Boldly drive change within institutional foodservice norms.
Open communication: Continuously seek out new information and dialogue, cultivate trust with staff and partners.
Foster inclusion: Meet people where they are, strive to understand and acknowledge the different cultural contexts within which you’re working, hold space for divergent perspectives.
Growth mindset: See challenges and mistakes as opportunities to adapt and improve. Continuously strive to hone your expertise and refine your skills in order to bes

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