Regional Executive Chef Kansas

About the role

You are food obsessed. You lead with passion, purpose, and pride. You believe the best culinary programs are built by great teams who win together. You are not looking for just a job. You are looking for impact, collaboration, and the opportunity to elevate the craft. At Guckenheimer, a chef driven workplace dining company, we set the standard for culinary excellence, innovation, hospitality, and integrity. Our chefs and managers create experiences that bring people together, strengthen workplace culture, and build trusted client partnerships. Every detail matters. Every plate tells a story. Here, you are trusted to lead with ownership. You are encouraged to grow your career. You are empowered to make a meaningful difference through food, leadership, and client partnership. If you thrive in a culture where standards are high, collaboration is real, and success is shared, this is where you belong.

The Regional Executive Chef (REC) leads a diverse regional portfolio and partners closely with clients to align culinary programs with their overall business strategy. This leader translates vision into chef driven workplace dining experiences that inspire engagement, strengthen partnerships, and deliver measurable results. You will provide visible, hands-on leadership to chefs and culinary managers across the region, building high performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement. Across the Bay Area portfolio, you will ensure consistency, quality, and full alignment with Guckenheimer and client standards.

Success in this role is defined by a relentless commitment to culinary excellence, client partnership, and business impact. Sustained client satisfaction and long-term retention driven by exceptional dining experiences; strong financial performance including margin achievement, disciplined cost management, and accurate forecasting; high program engagement and measurable impact across the portfolio; development