REGIONAL EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group, North America; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a Regional Chef to collaborate with the leadership team in planning and implementing new food concepts across a territory. You will research, test, develop, document, train, and monitor innovative dishes and programs while helping design new facilities and menus and driving cost reduction.

You will lead culinary standards, support account openings, and coach Chefs within your region, traveling up to 75% to ensure program consistency and excellence across sites.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts Degree from a recognized culinary school or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive food service production management experience.
• Experience in multi-unit operations preferred.
• Serv-Safe certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Webtrition software.

Responsibilities

• Orientates new Chefs to Core Culinary Standards and established programs.
• Maintain Culinary Programs and Standards at a high level.
• Support new account openings and renovations within the territory.
• Provide Culinary Leadership to Chefs in the Territory.
• Assist with training and development of Culinary staff.
• Complete required reports and Core Culinary Reviews on time.
• Communicate with Corporate Chef and Regional Director via email and calls.
• Uphold company policies and ensure high quality service.

Skills

Food service management

Multi-unit experience

Travel 75%

Serv-Safe Certified

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Webtrition Software

Job description

Compass Corporate

Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Other Forms of Compensation: 20% Annual Bonus

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A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as the Regional Chef you will work with leadership team in planning, implementing and supporting new food concepts or programs within a respective territory. You will be responsible for the research, testing, development, documenting, training, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and making necessary adjustments to innovative new dishes, concepts and/or food programs. This position will play a key role in new facility design and roll out, menu creation, cost reduction, establishing and maintaining culinary standards and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Orientates new Chefs within their respective Core Culinary Standards, and established food programs.

• Maintains all Culinary Programs and Standards in their home account to the level of Culinary Center for Excellence.

• Provides support for new account openings and or renovations within the territory.

• Provides Culinary Leadership to Chefs within the respective Territory.

• Assists with training, coaching, and development of Culinary personnel within assigned territory.

• Completes all required reports, logs, and Core Culinary Reviews in a timely manner.

• Communicates effectively with Corporate Executive Chef, Regional Director of Operations, and unit level Chefs via email, conference calls, etc.

• Reads and complies with all policies and procedures of the Company as appropriate.

• Projects and practices consistent ownership attributes, which provide a high level of quality and service at all points of contact.

• Is comfortable and familiar preparing food in a regulatory environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary Arts Degree from a recognized Culinary school (i.e. CIA, Johnson and Wales) or equivalent experience

• Five years of progressive food service production management experience

• Previous multi-unit experience preferred

• Serv-Safe Certification

• Must be computer literate able to utilize Microsoft Office Suite and Webtrition Software packages

• This position will require 75% travel

• Certified Executive Chef an added plus!

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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Personal Leave

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

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

Compass Corporate

Steven Goldberg

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