Area Chef- Southern CA

Compass Group•Irvine, CA

1d•$83,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a leadership role where your culinary expertise makes a real impact. As an Area Chef, you’ll take the lead across dining accounts throughout Southern California, shaping menus, elevating food quality, and driving innovation. You’ll mentor and inspire a team of associates while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation are consistently met. This is your opportunity to influence diverse dining programs, build strong teams, and bring exceptional culinary experiences to life every day. This role requires travel.

Requirements

This role requires travel throughout Southern, CA
A minimum of five years of culinary management experience is required
At least two years of multi-site culinary management experience is required
High volume production and catering experience is essential
Previous experience managing cost controls

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree is preferred
Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company

Responsibilities

Supports multiple dining accounts within the CulinArt Group's business portfolio
Teaches, trains, and mentors chefs
Responsible for driving innovation in all accounts
Helps chefs manage cost controls and control expenditures for the account
Teaches Chefs how to plan and create all menus
Shows chefs in the region how to purchases and manage inventory
Will bring up the skill level of chefs in the region
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team
Develops and communicates strategies for improving customer experience
Provides training programs to assure consistent, high quality food