REGIONAL CHEF

Job Summary

Working as the Regional Chef you will work with the leadership team in planning, implementing and supporting new food concepts or programs within a respective territory. You will be responsible for the research, testing, development, documenting, training, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and making necessary adjustments to innovative new dishes, concepts and/or food programs. This position will play a key role in new facility design and roll out, menu creation, cost reduction, establishing and maintaining culinary standards and more.

Responsibilities

• Orientates new Chefs within their respective Core Culinary Standards, and established food programs.
• Maintains all Culinary Programs and Standards in their home account to the level of Culinary Center for Excellence.
• Provides support for new account openings and/or renovations within the territory.
• Provides Culinary Leadership to Chefs within the respective Territory.
• Assists with training, coaching, and development of Culinary personnel within assigned territory.
• Completes all required reports, logs, and Core Culinary Reviews in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with Corporate Executive Chef, Regional Director of Operations, and unit‑level Chefs via email, conference calls, etc.
• Reads and complies with all policies and procedures of the Company as appropriate.
• Projects and practices consistent ownership attributes, providing a high level of quality and service at all points of contact.
• Comfortable and familiar preparing food in a regulatory environment.
• Travel 50% – 75% of the time.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts Degree from a recognized culinary school (e.g., CIA, Johnson & Wales) or equivalent experience.
• Five years of progressive food service production management experience.
• Previous multi‑unit experience preferred.
• Serv‑Safe Certification.
• Computer literate; able to utilize Microsoft Office Suite and Webtrition software packages.
• Certified Executive Chef is an added plus.

Pay

Salary range: $125,000 – $150,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave
• Additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Employee Referral Bonus available for qualified referrals.