Regional Chef

Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarzin Sella High-End Food Services seeks a Regional Chef to provide strategic and operational leadership for all kitchen functions, overseeing menu planning, food production, and leading a multi-tiered culinary team on site. This role serves as the primary culinary authority, translating the organization's vision into high-quality execution with strong kitchen management and financial stewardship.

The position emphasizes balancing creativity with discipline, ensuring exceptional guest

Qualifications

• Culinary management experience (5+ years) preferred.
• Creative culinary background.
• Experience in a union environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Sous Chef team scheduling and weekly meetings.
• Review cafe menus and manage production to meet quality and cost targets.
• Coach and mentor staff; conduct performance reviews and training.
• Maintain food safety program with weekly audits and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Creativity

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary school degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Cloud-Based Services

Job description

Reports To : Regional Director / Chief Culinary Officer

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Exempt

The Regional Chef provides strategic and operational leadership for all kitchen functions, overseeing menu planning, food production, and the day-to‑day performance of a multi-tiered culinary team. This role serves as the primary culinary authority on site, setting the tone for quality, creativity, and professionalism across every aspect of the culinary operation. The Chef is accountable for translating the organization's culinary vision into consistent, high‑quality execution, balancing the art of food with the discipline of sound kitchen management, financial stewardship, and team development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

• Assists in the management oftChef team. Monitors and distributes daily work assignments.
• Conducts weekly one on ones with Sous Chef team members as well as developing an agenda for weekly chef's meeting.
• Manage Sous Chef ADP / time off requests.
• Complete Sous Chef Team Yearly Reviews
• Review weekly cafe menus and propose edits based on seasonality, balance of dishes, balance of execution, product cost, or any other metric set forth by the Client and Yarzin-Sella
• Effectively use the Client’s systems to communicate and manage shared drives / recipe and menu databases.
• Ensures the completion of cafe prep lists and orders.
• Meets deadlines and completes assigned tasks on time.
• Oversee food safety program including weekly audits and training as necessary.
• Meet with Regional Chef on a weekly basis to communicate status of cafes and identify any needs to improve the overall guest experience

Food Execution

• Create dishes and associated recipes as needed.
• Ensure that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Oversee daily production from each kitchen department to ensure proper presentation and preparation that meets or exceeds standards set forth by the client

and Yarzin-Sella

Training and Mentoring

• Act as a coach and mentor; manage performance by setting objectives, deliver performance reviews, provide ongoing performance feedback, and administer corrective action when needed.
• Monitor and train team members in proper sanitation procedures. Enforce best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Identify and implement training / career development for Sous Chefs

Requirements

Education

Culinary school graduate or college degree or equivalent experience

Certificate and License

Food Handler’s License and ServSafe Certification

Experience

• 5 years of Culinary Management experience preferred
• Creative Culinary Background
• Experience in a union environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in a restaurant.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• Must be able to create fun in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Food and Beverage Knowledge for a Wide Array of Cuisines, or Ability to Learn Quickly and Assimilate Information
• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Cloud-Based Services.

Working Conditions

• Noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, and hazards (e.g., extreme temperatures, slippery/uneven surfaces)

Physical Requirements

Activities

Bend, lift (up to 50 lbs), carry, push, climb, reach, kneel, stoop, walk, stand, climb stairs

Physical Demands

Stand, walk, sit, handle/finger, reach outward/above shoulder, climb, crawl, squat/kneel, bend

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less, 11–20 lbs, 21–50 lbs, 51–100 lbs

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less, 13–25 lbs, 26–40 lbs, 41–100 lbs

Other

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfort standing/walking for up to 8 hours

YARZIN SELLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.