REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF CULINARY - CHARTWELLS HIGHER ED - LOUISIANA/ARKANSAS/KENTUCKY

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Regional Director of Culinary for Chartwells Higher Ed for Louisiana/Arkansas/Kentucky. In this role, you will oversee culinary leadership and standards for 10+ campuses in the region. You will be responsible for developing and implementing operational plans, managing costs, influencing menus, and fostering employee growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements operation’s plans and systems to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Manages cost controls and control expenditures for the region.
• Acts as a Regional leader who models competencies and behaviors that support company values and standards.
• Influences menus for all culinary operations including chef’s tables, high visibility catering, and university student-centric food trends.
• Develops and communicates strategies for improving customer experience.
• Interacts professionally with a cross-functional group of associates, suppliers, clients, and customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree, or comparable four year culinary development experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience, multi-unit experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate on various levels to include management, departmental, client, customer, and associate levels.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, hands-on management, and coaching skills.
• Strong financial acumen, proven P&L experience, budgetary, and food control practices.
• A demonstrated ability to assess and grow people, operations, equipment, and revenue.
• Willing to travel throughout the region.
• Computer skills and experience with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, preferred.
• ServSafe® Certified.