District Chef - Travel to Kingsport, TN, Asheville, NC, Hickory, NC, and Winston Salem, NC

Job Summary: Working as a District Chef, you are responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for multiple corporate dining accounts. You will support a team of associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the accounts.

Travel: Traveling between Kingsport, TN, Asheville, NC, Hickory, NC and Winston Salem, NC

Key Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities to include but not limited to... Supporting existing caterings across the district and region Selling and leading new caterings in our district Support with Webtrition, menus, and costing Supports multiple corporate dining accounts Teaches, trains and mentors chefs Responsible for driving innovation in all accounts Helps chefs manage cost controls and control expenditures for the account Teaches Chefs how to plan and create all menus Shows chefs in the region how to purchases and manage inventory Will bring up the skill level of chefs in the region Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team Develops and communicates strategies for improving customer experience Provides training programs to assure consistent, high quality food

Preferred Qualifications: Culinary degree preferred A minimum of five years of culinary management experience is required At least two years of multi-site culinary management experience is required High volume production and catering experience is essential Previous experience managing cost controls Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.