Regional Culinary Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Culinary Director to lead our culinary operations in a given geographical area. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing culinary strategies that drive business growth and excellence.

• Develop and implement operational plans and systems to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Manage cost controls and expenditures for the region, ensuring profitability and efficiency.
• Act as a regional leader, modeling competencies and behaviors that support our company values.
• Plan and create menus that meet customer expectations, including influencing menu development for chef's tables, catering events, and other special occasions.
• Develop and communicate strategies to improve customer experience, driving loyalty and retention.
• Interact professionally with diverse groups of associates, suppliers, clients, and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Culinary degree or comparable four-year culinary development experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience, with multi-unit experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate at various levels, including management, departmental, customer, and associate levels.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, hands-on management, and coaching skills.
• Strong financial acumen, with proven P&L experience, budgetary, and food control practices.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and grow people, operations, equipment, and revenue.
• Willingness to travel throughout the region.
• Computer skills and experience with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, preferred.

Compass Group, North America is a leading foodservice and support services company that delivers high-quality, innovative solutions to our clients. 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.