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Regional Chef

Compass Group
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026
💰 $160,000/yr($140,000/yr$160,000/yr)

About the role

 

Position Title: Regional Chef 

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 / Year

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits and Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity 

 

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice AwardsBest Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary:

As a Regional Chef, you’ll lead and support culinary operations across a portfolio of premier business dining accounts within your assigned region, helping drive culinary excellence, consistency, and an exceptional dining experience.

 

The role requires on-site work Monday through Friday and is regional in scope, supporting multiple accounts across the USA. It involves travel to various accounts and in-person presence at different locations, including NYC, FL, AZ, UT, and Toronto.

 

This is an in-person role, based in NYC.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Develops and implements operations plans and systems to ensure contractual obligations are met
  • Manages cost controls and expenditures for the region
  • Acts as a Regional leader who models competencies and behaviors that support Restaurant Associates 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 Culinary management experience; multi-unit experience required
  • Excellent 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 including NYC, FL, AZ, UT, and Toronto.  
  • Computer skills and experience with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, preferred

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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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 o

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