Regional Chef

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced Regional Chef to work closely with our VP and District Managers in the areas of Culinary, Food Safety, Occupational Safety, and Sustainability. As a Regional Chef for Corporate Chefs, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced yet efficient environment. If you are driven and passionate about supporting new business openings, new concepts, and renovations, this could be the right role for you.  Ideal candidate should live in the Boston, MA area.

What you'll be doing:

Core Responsibilities 

1. Culinary Excellence & Guest Experience 

Evaluate food quality by tasting all active stations during site visits. 

Assess flavor, seasoning, freshness, presentation, texture, and consistency. 

Coach teams through demonstrations and real-time feedback. 

Develop and own culinary action plans and ensure follow-up. 

2. Operational Partnership 

Meet weekly with District Managers. 

Develop travel schedules based on operational priorities. 

Support staffing transitions, high-risk accounts, and operational challenges. 

Ensure culinary execution aligns with contractual commitments. 

3. Leadership Development 

Coach and mentor Executive Chefs. 

Support recruiting, tastings, onboarding, and succession planning. 

Create individualized development plans. 

4. Operational Excellence 

Improve kitchen systems and workflows. 

Support labor, purchasing, inventory, and food cost initiatives. 

Lead seasonal menu implementation. 

Own culinary action plans through completion. 

5. Client Partnership & Business Growth 

Support QBRs, client tastings, and new business mobilizations. 

Partner with Business Development. 

Maintain awareness of contracts, QBRs, and renewal schedules. 

6. Food Safety & Compliance 

Complete EcoSure audits. 

Coach HACCP, allergen, and sanitation standards. 

Support corrective action plans. 

Operating Rhythm 

Weekly District Manager Meetings 

High-risk accounts 

Leadership vacancies 

Recruiting updates 

Coverage strategies 

Culinary action plans 

Operational priorities 

Monthly Operations Report 

Regional travel calendar 

Site visit recap 

Food quality trends 

Executive Chef development updates 

High-risk accounts 

Culinary action plan status 

Upcoming QBRs 

Contract renewal timeline 

Key Deliverables 

Monthly travel calendar 

Monthly Operations report 

Weekly District Manager communication 

Executive Chef development plans 

Culinary action plans 

Operational support plans 

Client tasting support 

EcoSure audit completion 

Key Performance Indicators 

Culinary Excellence 

Food quality 

Guest satisfaction 

Culinary consistency 

Completion of action plans 

Leadership 

Executive Chef development 

Leadership retention 

Succession planning 

Operational Partnership 

District Manager engagement 

High-risk account support 

Operational improvements 

Business Performance 

Client satisfaction 

Successful mobilizations 

QBR support 

Contract execution 

Food Safety 

EcoSure completion 

Compliance 

Corrective action follow-through 

What we're looking for:

Must-have

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts 


• Must be able to travel up to 75%


• Minimum 7 years’ experience in progressive culinary leadership roles


• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards. 


• Possess professionalism and passion for customer and client relations


• Strong communication, cooperation, and organization skills required


• Ability to relate well to individuals and groups with widely varying backgrounds, perspectives, education, and skills


• Knowledge and comfort with all Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook


• Ability to learn other software programs as needed

Nice-to-haves:

• Contract Management Experience, Multi-unit experience and Experience opening new accounts


• Presentation skills and training experience preferred and ability to utilize various training and communication tools including web-based conferences and seminars, conference calls, group presentations, email communication

Compensation Range

$110,000 - $128,000

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)


• Dental


• Vision


• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity


• Discount Program


• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 


• EAP


• 401k


• Sick Time


• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)


• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)


• Paid Time Off 

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