REGIONAL CHEF- NORTHEAST REGION
Compass GroupAbout the role
Position Title: Regional Chef
Salary: $125,000- $130,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible
As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.
Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
Job Summary
The Regional Chef is responsible for leading and elevating all culinary operations across business dining accounts within the Northeast region. This role oversees culinary strategy, menu innovation, food quality, safety standards, and operational excellence while supporting unit-level chefs and culinary teams. The Regional Chef partners closely with operations, client stakeholders, and cross-functional leaders to ensure consistency, creativity, and adherence to Eurest’s culinary vision.
This position requires regular travel throughout the Northeast to visit accounts, conduct culinary training, support openings, and guide onsite teams. The ideal candidate will reside near a major airport within the region to support efficient travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements operation’s plans and systems to ensure contractual obligations are met
- Manages cost controls and control expenditures for the region
- Acts as a Regional leader who models competencies and behaviors which that support 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 experience, multi-unit experience preferred
- Execellent 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
- Computer skills and experience with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, preferred
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Associates at Eurest 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
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