Regional District Chef Lead Multi-Unit Culinary Team

Harper Associates; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Relocation Assistance

Regional Travel ~30%

Job summary

Harper Associates in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a District Chef / Regional Culinary Leader to oversee culinary operations across multiple locations in the market. The role requires strategic oversight, hands-on coaching, and development of Executive Chefs and culinary teams.

Primary travel is regional (~30%), with relocation assistance available and a strong track record in high-end operations. This position offers up to $120K base plus 30% bonus and a company car.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary management experience.
• At least 2 years of multi-site or regional culinary leadership experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Strong background in high-volume and sophisticated culinary operations.
• Experience with food cost management and operational expenditures.
• Proven ability to train, coach, and develop culinary leaders.
• Ability to scale recipes, systems, and operating standards across multiple locations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Genuine passion for mentoring chefs and building high-performing culinary teams.
• Interest in continued career growth within a leading foodservice organization.
• Experience in fine dining and upscale restaurant environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary performance across the Cincinnati market with ~30% regional travel.
• Provide training, operational oversight, and hands-on culinary support across multiple corporate dining accounts.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Executive Chefs and culinary teams.
• Drive culinary innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead menu planning and culinary program development.
• Standardize recipes, production methods, and execution across locations.
• Help culinary leaders strengthen food cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Implement training programs that improve culinary skill and consistency.
• Partner with marketing and culinary leadership to launch new programs and initiatives.
• Develop strategies that improve guest experience and client satisfaction and elevate regional performance.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-site leadership

High-volume operations

Coaching and development

Food cost management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Harper Associates in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a District Chef / Regional Culinary Leader to oversee culinary operations across multiple locations in the market. The role requires strategic oversight, hands-on coaching, and development of Executive Chefs and culinary teams.

Primary travel is regional (~30%), with relocation assistance available and a strong track record in high-end operations. This position offers up to $120K base plus 30% bonus and a company car.