



Maman - Regional Culinary Director
maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, we're able to help celebrate customers make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook.
our ideal candidate is an experienced culinary leader who brings energy, respect, and passion into their everyday interactions. you are a mentor and problem solver who effectively develops high-performing teams and fosters a collaborative, four-walls culture in every location. you have extensive experience with multi-unit leadership and maintain operational excellence by upholding the highest standards of quality, consistency, safety and brand integrity. you have strong culinary expertise in french, mediterranean, and american cuisines, and are fluent in both english and spanish.
Position Summary
The Regional Culinary Director oversees all Back of House operations across maman's Tri-State locations, leading the Culinary Management team and partnering closely with the VP of Operations to ensure alignment between culinary execution and overall business strategy. The Regional Culinary Director drives culinary excellence, operational consistency, financial performance, and team development across the Tri-State region. Through hands-on leadership, strategic oversight, and strong mentorship, the Regional Culinary Director ensures each kitchen operates efficiently and profitably while upholding maman's standards, brand identity, culture and values.
Essential Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership Standards
Operational Excellence
Inventory, Cost Control Financial Performance
Clear Communication Hands-On Support
Qualifications \& Skills
What We Offer
At maman, we're proud to provide a supportive and people-first environment where leaders can thrive and grow. Our Regional Culinary Directors enjoy:
Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out.
Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with you.
189 Lafayette Street, SoHo, Manhattan, 10013, New York
