Location: REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF CULINARY - CHARTWELLS HIGHER ED - LOUISIANA/ARKANSAS/KENTUCKYSalary: $125,000 - $145,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Field Incentive Plan
Job SummaryDo you enjoy crafting and implementing innovative culinary solutions to customers? We are currently seeking a
Regional Director of Culinary for
Chartwells Higher Ed for
Louisiana/Arkansas/Kentucky. In this role you will be responsible for oversight of culinary leadership and standards and for 10+ campuses throughout the States of Louisiana, Arkansas and Kentucky. As a key leader for our culinary programs, you'll spearhead menu development infusing creativity and precision into every dish. This role entails managing budgeting and food costing, ensuring client and customer satisfaction, and fostering employee training and growth. With Chartwells rapid growth trajectory, there's immense potential for you to advance professionally and make an immediate impact in our culinary landscape!
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 that support company values and standards.
- Influencing menus for all culinary operations including chef's tables, high visibility catering and university student-centric food trends.
- Develops and communicates strategies for improving customer experience.
- Interacts professionally with a cross-functional 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.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate on various levels to include management, departmental, client, 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.
- ServSafe® Certified.
Embark on a dynamic career journey with us, where innovation and creativity thrive, and your contributions make a tangible impact on campus life! Join our team and be part of shaping exceptional dining experiences with Chartwells Higher Education!
Apply to Chartwells Higher Education today!Chartwells Higher Education is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Chartwells Higher Edare 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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Req ID: Chartwells HE
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