Dean - School of Culinary Arts

The hiring salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring salary would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process.

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

As the benefits package at the CIA results in a significant value above the base hiring rate/salary for this position, we encourage you to apply so that our recruiters can share more information with you about the benefits of working for the CIA.

The Dean of the School of Culinary Arts serves as the strategic and academic leader for culinary education at the Culinary Institute of America (“CIA”). This position oversees the School at Hyde Park and provides collaborative leadership for culinary programs across all CIA campuses.

The Dean develops and executes a forward-looking educational vision for Culinary Arts, translating that vision into rigorous, industry-relevant, and innovative learning outcomes. This includes leadership of all curriculum, faculty, and student success initiatives within the School, as well as oversight of instructional, financial and production operations across culinary kitchens and restaurants.

As the CIA’s principal authority in culinary education, the Dean advances the School’s national and international reputation, representing the Institute’s leadership in the future of culinary craft, food systems, and professional practice.

• Champion the vision and strategic priorities of the School of Culinary Arts within the broader institutional context.
• Lead the School’s strategic planning and execution, aligning goals with innovation, student success, and industry engagement.
• Ensure alignment between Hyde Park and branch campuses, fostering strong two-way communication and academic consistency.
• Serve as the CIA’s primary spokesperson for culinary education, representing the School’s mission and achievements to internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement across all culinary programs, including foundational, production, and advanced specialization areas.
• Engage with industry partners to identify and integrate emerging trends in culinary practice, sustainability, food systems, technology, and global cuisine.
• Collaborate with faculty and Associate Deans to ensure effective program delivery, staffing, and learning design.
• Ensure strong student learning outcomes through experiential engagement in kitchens, restaurants, and applied learning environments.
• Oversee student progression and academic standards in collaboration with Admissions, the Registrar, and Student Life.

• Provide executive oversight of culinary production operations, including food cost management, purchasing, and resource utilization.
• Monitor key educational and operational metrics, including retention, performance, utilization, and fiscal accountability.
• Lead annual budgeting and long‑term financial planning for the School, balancing instructional excellence with operational sustainability.
• Partner with campus restaurant leadership to align academic goals with service operations and student learning needs.

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-quality culinary faculty…