Position Title: Regional Culinary Chef
Salary: $90,000 to $95,000
Job SummaryAs a Regional Culinary Chef, you will lead culinary strategy and execution for yjr culinstu team in multiple locations. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape food programs at scale, influence innovation, and partner closely with a sophisticated client in a fast-paced, evolving sector.
This role provides national oversight and hands-on leadership across multiple locations, ensuring culinary excellence, operational consistency, and a best-in-class guest experience.
Key Responsibilities- Provide culinary leadership for all locations within the national account, ensuring programs consistently meet or exceed contractual and brand expectations
- Lead culinary strategy for new openings, renovations, and program expansions, contributing to Wolfgang Puck Catering's reputation for excellence
- Build strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders, operations leaders, and cross-functional partners
- Foster a culture of engagement, growth, recognition, and accountability where teams feel proud of their work
- Partner with senior leadership to review performance, discuss strategy, address challenges, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Communicate client needs, account performance, and new company initiatives clearly and proactively
- Support financial objectives through menu strategy, cost controls, and collaboration on profitability and performance analysis
- Identify and implement culinary training and development programs that support team members at all skill levels
- Drive consistency and quality through adherence to purchasing programs, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements
- Champion innovation and best practices that enhance the guest experience while supporting scalability across a national platform
Required Qualifications & Experience- Associate's degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited culinary school, Bachelor's degree in Food Service or Hospitality Management, or equivalent professional experience
- Approximately five (5) years of progressive food service management experience, including at least two (2) years supporting multiple locations
- Experience leading culinary programs in complex, client-driven environments
- Comfort using standard business technology, including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
- Willingness and ability to travel nationwide as business needs require
- Ability to maintain ServSafe certification within one (1) year of hire
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Associates at Mazzone 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Mazzone maintains a drug-free workplace.
