Regional Chef

Compass Group, North America

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 160,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Restaurant Associates seeks a Regional Chef to lead culinary operations across a portfolio of premier business dining accounts within your region, driving culinary excellence and a memorable dining experience. This on-site role is based in NYC, requires travel to multiple accounts across the USA, and involves in-person coverage at various locations including NYC, FL, AZ, UT, and Toronto.

Salary and benefits reflect leadership level and regional scope.

Qualifications

Culinary degree or comparable four-year culinary development experience.
5–7 years of culinary management experience; multi-unit experience required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong supervisory, leadership, hands-on management, and coaching skills.
Strong financial acumen, proven P&L experience, budgetary, and food control practices.
Willing to travel throughout the region including NYC, FL, AZ, UT, and Toronto.
Computer skills and MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Restaurant Associates

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.

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 !

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.