Regional Chef

Compass Group•New York, NY

2d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Regional Chef, you’ll lead and support culinary operations across a portfolio of premier business dining accounts within your assigned region, helping drive culinary excellence, consistency, and an exceptional dining experience. The role requires on-site work Monday through Friday and is regional in scope, supporting multiple accounts across the USA. It involves travel to various accounts and in-person presence at different locations, including NYC, FL, AZ, UT, and Toronto. This is an in-person role, based in NYC.

Requirements

Culinary Degree, or comparable four-year culinary development experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of Culinary management experience; multi-unit experience required
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate on various levels to include management, departmental, 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 including NYC, FL, AZ, UT, and Toronto.
Computer skills and experience with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Develops and implements operations plans and systems to ensure contractual obligations are met
Manages cost controls and expenditures for the region
Acts as a Regional leader who models competencies and behaviors that support Restaurant Associates Company values
Plans and creates menus to include influencing the menu for chef’s tables, catering expos, etc.
Develops and communicates strategies for improving customer experience
Interacts professionally with a diverse group of associates, suppliers, clients, and customers
Performs other duties as assigned