REGIONAL CHEF (NATIONAL ACCOUNTS)

Compass Group•Cincinnati, OH

2d•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eurest, a leader in business and industry dining, offers a rewarding career with numerous opportunities. The company feeds employees of major companies across all states and industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, this role supports 16,000 chefs and in-unit associates in delivering world-class meals in corporate cafes, executive dining rooms, on-site catering, and vending innovations. Eurest is an innovative, high-performing, and fast-growing company with enthusiastic teammates committed to quality. As a Regional Chef supporting national accounts within the Eurest sector, you will work with the leadership team to plan, implement, and support new food concepts and programs. Responsibilities include research, testing, development, documentation, training, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and adjustment of innovative dishes, concepts, and food programs. This position is crucial for new facility design and roll-out, menu creation, cost reduction, and establishing and maintaining culinary standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in large-volume culinary environments such as major hotels, banquet operations, conference centers, or multi-unit foodservice organizations, and be skilled in culinary training, development, and coaching, with the ability to scale recipes, production, and standards across diverse locations. Preferred candidate locations include Cincinnati, OH, or Dallas, TX.

Requirements

Experience in large-volume culinary environments, such as major hotels, banquet operations, conference centers, or multi-unit foodservice organizations.
Skilled in culinary training, development, and coaching, with the ability to scale recipes, production and standards across diverse locations.
Five years of progressive food service production management experience.
Serv-Safe Certification.
Must be computer literate able to utilize Microsoft Office Suite and Webtrition Software packages.
Ability to travel 75%.

Nice To Haves

Culinary Arts Degree from a recognized Culinary school (i.e. CIA, Johnson and Wales).
Previous multi-unit experience.
Certified Executive Chef.

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, which provide a high level of quality and service at all points of contact.
Is comfortable and familiar preparing food in a regulatory environment.