Regional Executive Chef

Overview

The Regional Executive Chef (REC) is the partner, culinary and hospitality subject matter  expert, and trusted advisor to the operations leadership teams within a given geographical region  and/or client group. The position reports directly to the Senior Executive Chef and is an integral  colleague responsible for teaching, training, and developing the district managers, account  managers and onsite culinary teams related to the organization’s menu and associated integrated  systems, standards and processes. This position is responsible for overseeing, implementing and  supporting execution of culinary programs, including process standardization, purchasing  compliance, initiative adherence, product quality and consistency across multiple accounts  within the assigned region. Acts as a regional leader who models proficiencies and behaviors that  consistently embody the characteristics necessary to drive the Company’s Purpose, Vision and  Values. The role requires 50-75% travel throughout the region.

Pay Rate

Starting from USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Available Benefits for All Employees

• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Free Telemedicine Services on Day 1*

• Paid Holidays & Vacation 

• 401 (k)

• Get paid when you need it with PNC EarnedIt

• Financial Wellness Support from PNC Workplace Banking

• Free Prescription Discount Program

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Training & Development Opportunities

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Nationwide Transfer Opportunities

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*Not available in AR.

Responsibilities

People Management & Development. 

• Collaborates with the Senior Executive Chef and the regional operations team to establish  training priorities. 
• Trains the account, district, and division leadership teams on the concepts of culinary  hospitality in the healthcare environment, as well as provides supplemental training on  HCSG culinary systems. 
• Provides supplementary training for cooks at the account level. Educates on cooking  techniques, food preparation & garnishing, texture modifications, recipe adherence, food  safety & hygiene, knife skills, etc. 
• Meets with key culinary employees, account managers, district and division leaders regularly  to coach and provide feedback on culinary performance, and to guide professional  development related to implementing HCSG menu and integrated systems, standards, and  processes.
• Collaborates with, assists with development, and supports the established training programs  and in-services, including coordination with Corporate Training team for live and taped  culinary training 
• Participates in the recruiting and orientation of culinary leaders in their area, including  developing relationships with Culinary Schools in market to generate candidate flow.
• Implements HCSG policies and procedures in facilities and assists with fair and consistent  enforcement of HCSG policies and procedures. 
• Ensures compliance with HCSG’s standards of operation, client contract and within HCSG's  Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports necessary to comply with HCSG,  government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes. 

Budgetary Management & Systems Compliance. 

• Works with district and division leadership to achieve financial goals through the  implementation of the culinary program including compliance to the menu, systems,  standards, and processes in their assigned area. 
• Provides data-driven feedback and coaching to account managers and district and division  leadership on their culinary programs impact and effectiveness. 

Customer Experience. 

• Engages the District Managers and Directors of Operations on ways to build dining culture  and support initiatives that increase food quality and improve the guest experience while  maintaining targeted food costs. 
• Evaluates and prepares reports on the quality of services delivered in each facility within  their area and work with district and division leadership to continue to improve the culinary  programs. 
• Adapts and reacts well to changing situations. 
• Works with district and division leadership to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
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