Regional Chef

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Regional Chef to lead culinary operations across premier accounts in the USA from NYC. You will oversee regional dining programs, ensure culinary excellence, menu consistency, and a superior guest experience.

The role is on-site, requires frequent travel to multiple accounts including NYC, FL, AZ, UT, and Toronto, and involves hands-on leadership, P&L awareness, and strategic menu development to elevate service quality.

Qualifications

• Requires culinary degree or equivalent four-year culinary development experience.
• Minimum 5–7 years of culinary management with multi-unit experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across management levels.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, hands-on management, and coaching skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally ( NYC, FL, AZ, UT, Toronto ).

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements operations plans to meet contractual obligations.
• Manages cost controls and expenditures for the region.
• Acts as a regional leader modeling Restaurant Associates values.
• Plans and creates menus including chef's tables and catering events.
• Develops and communicates strategies to improve customer experience.
• Interacts professionally with associates, suppliers, clients, and customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Communication skills

Cost awareness

Travel willingness

Education

Culinary Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 / Year

Restaurant Associates

Position Title: Regional Chef

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 / Year

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits and Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary:

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.

Key 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

Qualifications:

• 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, preferred

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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