Regional Chef

Regional Chef Job Reference Number: 43970 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment: Dining & Events Brand: Corporate-Chefs Location: Boston, MA The Role at a glance: We are looking to add an experienced Regional Chef to work closely with our VP and District Managers in the areas of Culinary, Food Safety, Occupational Safety, and Sustainability.

As a Regional Chef for Corporate Chefs, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced yet efficient environment. If you are driven and passionate about supporting new business openings, new concepts, and renovations, this could be the right role for you. Ideal candidate should live in the Boston, MA area.

Position Summary

The Regional Chef is the field-based culinary leader responsible for driving food quality, operational excellence, and leadership development across an assigned portfolio of accounts. This role serves as the primary culinary partner to Operations while supporting client satisfaction and business growth. A minimum of 80% of working time is spent in the field coaching teams, evaluating food quality, and providing operational support.

What you'll be doing: Core Responsibilities

1. Culinary Excellence & Guest Experience Evaluate food quality by tasting all active stations during site visits. Assess flavor, seasoning, freshness, presentation, texture, and consistency. Coach teams through demonstrations and real-time feedback. Develop and own culinary action plans and ensure follow-up.
2. Operational Partnership Meet weekly with District Managers. Develop travel schedules based on operational priorities. Support staffing transitions, high-risk accounts, and operational challenges. Ensure culinary execution aligns with contractual commitments.
3. Leadership Development Coach and mentor Executive Chefs. Support recruiting, tastings, onboarding, and succession planning. Create individualized development plans.
4. Operational Excellence Improve kitchen systems and workflows. Support labor, purchasing, inventory, and food cost initiatives. Lead seasonal menu implementation. Own culinary action plans through completion.
5. Client Partnership & Business Growth Support QBRs, client tastings, and new business mobilizations. Partner with Business Development. Maintain awareness of contracts, QBRs, and renewal schedules.
6. Food Safety & Compliance Complete Eco. Sure audits. Coach HACCP, allergen, and sanitation standards. Support corrective action plans. Operating Rhythm Weekly District Manager Meetings High-risk accounts Leadership vacancies Recruiting updates Coverage strategies Culinary action plans Operational priorities Monthly Operations Report Regional travel calendar Site visit recap Food quality trends Executive Chef development updates High-risk accounts Culinary action plan status Upcoming QBRs Contract renewal timeline Key Deliverables Monthly travel calendar Monthly Operations report Weekly District Manager communication Executive Chef development plans Culinary action plans Operational support plans Client tasting support Eco. Sure audit completion Key Performance Indicators Culinary Excellence Food quality Guest satisfaction Culinary consistency Completion of action plans Leadership Executive Chef development Leadership retention Succession planning Operational Partnership District Manager engagement High-risk account support Operational improvements Business Performance Client satisfaction Successful mobilizations QBR support Contract execution Food Safety Eco. Sure completion Compliance Corrective action follow-through What we're looking for: Must-have Associates Degree in Culinary Arts Must be able to travel up to 75% Minimum 7 years’ experience in progressive culinary leadership roles Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards. Possess professionalism and passion for customer and client relations Strong communication, cooperation, and organization skills required Ability to relate well to individuals and groups with widely varying backgrounds, perspectives, education, and skills Knowledge and comfort with all Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Ability to learn other software programs as needed Nice-to-haves: Contract Management Experience, Multi-unit experience and Experience opening new accounts Presentation skills and training experience preferred and ability to utilize various training and communication tools including web-based conferences and seminars, conference calls, group presentations, email communication Compensation Range $110,000 - $128,000 Our Benefits: Medical (FT Employees) Dental Vision Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Discount Program Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) EAP 401k Sick Time Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) Paid Time Off #boost #LI-MA1 #indeedelior About Corporate Chefs: Offering foodservice management services to businesses across 17 states and the District of Columbia, Corporate Chefs is an on-site restaurant company that works to provide excellent dining solutions to our clients. With over 30 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on cooking every meal from scratch, sourcing our ingredients locally, and focusing on the health and wellbeing of our clients. About Elior North America: Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments. Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed. Current employees: please log into our system to apply Nearest Major Market: Woburn Nearest Secondary Market: Boston <div