
Job Overview
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Range $80,000.00 - $95,000.00
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Job Description
The Regional Chef position is an essential role within a dynamic food service organization that specializes in providing high-quality culinary experiences across multiple venues and events. This organization is dedicated to maintaining exceptional food standards and delivering innovative menu options tailored to client-specific needs. With a commitment to excellence in food preparation, presentation, and service, the company operates in a fast-paced, client-centric environment, requiring a skilled culinary leader to support its regional operations. As a Regional Chef, you will be instrumental in driving the culinary vision forward by coordinating and leading culinary execution at tradeshows, presentations, and client-facing events. This role entails working closely with sales teams and operations to showcase the organization’s food programs, demonstrating the company’s commitment to quality, consistency, and creativity.
The role of the Regional Chef involves a hands-on approach to culinary leadership, providing direct support to client accounts during various events to ensure adherence to established food quality and operational standards. You will play a critical role in training district chefs and kitchen staff on standardized recipes and procedures, fostering a uniform approach across locations that enhances the brand’s culinary reputation. In addition, you will be developing new recipes that align with the company’s culinary programs and customer requirements, continuously supporting menu innovation and adapting offerings to current food trends and client preferences.
Beyond event support, the Regional Chef is responsible for implementing and maintaining the company’s culinary programs, including customized offerings and regional initiatives. This requires a comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations, production standards, cost controls, and contemporary culinary trends, enabling the delivery of high-performance food service that meets rigorous quality benchmarks. The role demands a culinary professional with a strong background in managing high-volume, multi-site foodservice operations, particularly with experience in catering and K-12 school food service environments, which is preferred.
This position requires proficiency in culinary software and Microsoft Office applications, as well as the ability to obtain necessary certifications such as a food handler’s card, pass background checks, and maintain a valid driver’s license to facilitate regional travel. As a key player in the company’s commitment to equal employment opportunities and diversity, the Regional Chef will contribute to a workplace culture that values inclusion and the professional growth of its team members.
This is a full-time position offering a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity for a culinary professional passionate about innovation, quality, and leadership in the food service industry. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated team focused on elevating food service standards and enhancing client satisfaction through culinary excellence.
The role of the Regional Chef involves a hands-on approach to culinary leadership, providing direct support to client accounts during various events to ensure adherence to established food quality and operational standards. You will play a critical role in training district chefs and kitchen staff on standardized recipes and procedures, fostering a uniform approach across locations that enhances the brand’s culinary reputation. In addition, you will be developing new recipes that align with the company’s culinary programs and customer requirements, continuously supporting menu innovation and adapting offerings to current food trends and client preferences.
Beyond event support, the Regional Chef is responsible for implementing and maintaining the company’s culinary programs, including customized offerings and regional initiatives. This requires a comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations, production standards, cost controls, and contemporary culinary trends, enabling the delivery of high-performance food service that meets rigorous quality benchmarks. The role demands a culinary professional with a strong background in managing high-volume, multi-site foodservice operations, particularly with experience in catering and K-12 school food service environments, which is preferred.
This position requires proficiency in culinary software and Microsoft Office applications, as well as the ability to obtain necessary certifications such as a food handler’s card, pass background checks, and maintain a valid driver’s license to facilitate regional travel. As a key player in the company’s commitment to equal employment opportunities and diversity, the Regional Chef will contribute to a workplace culture that values inclusion and the professional growth of its team members.
This is a full-time position offering a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity for a culinary professional passionate about innovation, quality, and leadership in the food service industry. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated team focused on elevating food service standards and enhancing client satisfaction through culinary excellence.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, food service/management, or related field
- Culinary certificate with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary and/or kitchen management experience, including high-volume, multi-site foodservice operations and catering
- Experience in K-12 school food service environments preferred
- Strong knowledge of food quality standards, sanitation and safety regulations, production processes, food cost controls, and current food/catering trends
- Food safety certification/experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, nutrition and culinary software systems
- Must obtain a food handler’s card if required
- Pass background check and fingerprinting
- Hold a valid driver’s license with ability to travel
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, food service/management, or related field
- Culinary certificate with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary and/or kitchen management experience, including high-volume, multi-site foodservice operations and catering
- Experience in K-12 school food service environments preferred
- Strong knowledge of food quality standards, sanitation and safety regulations, production processes, food cost controls, and current food/catering trends
- Food safety certification/experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, nutrition and culinary software systems
- Must obtain a food handler’s card if required
- Pass background check and fingerprinting
- Hold a valid driver’s license with ability to travel
Job Duties
- Support sales initiatives through preparation and execution of culinary presentations, tradeshows, and client-facing demonstrations
- Provide on-site culinary operations support for client events, ensuring adherence to food quality, presentation, and execution standards
- Conduct culinary training for district chefs and kitchen staff, including standardized recipes, operational procedures, and consistency across locations
- Develop and standardize recipes to support menu innovation and align with company programs and customer requirements
- Implement and maintain company culinary programs, including customized offerings and regional initiatives, across assigned accounts
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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