REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF CULINARY - CHARTWELLS HIGHER ED - SOUTH/CENTRAL FLORIDA

Compass Group•DeLand, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience at over 300 colleges and universities, setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces. The company seeks associates who are hungry, humble, and smart to join and grow with their diverse organization. This role is for a Regional Director of Culinary for Chartwells Higher Ed in Central/South Florida, responsible for the oversight of culinary leadership and standards across 13 campuses in Florida. The Director will spearhead menu development, manage budgeting and food costing, ensure client and customer satisfaction, and foster employee training and growth. The position offers significant potential for professional advancement within Chartwells' rapid growth trajectory.

Requirements

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.
ServSafe® Certified.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills and experience with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, preferred.

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.
Influencing 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.