Regional Executive Chef

divh2Regional Executive Chef/h2pThe Regional Executive Chef (REC) leads a diverse regional portfolio and partners closely with clients to align culinary programs with their overall business strategy. This leader translates vision into chef driven workplace dining experiences that inspire engagement, strengthen partnerships, and deliver measurable results./ppYou will provide visible, hands-on leadership to chefs and culinary managers across the region, building high performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement. Across the Bay Area portfolio, you will ensure consistency, quality, and full alignment with Guckenheimer and client standards./ppSuccess in this role is defined by a relentless commitment to culinary excellence, client partnership, and business impact./pulliSustained client satisfaction and long-term retention driven by exceptional dining experiences/liliStrong financial performance including margin achievement, disciplined cost management, and accurate forecasting/liliHigh program engagement and measurable impact across the portfolio/liliDevelopment of a strong and diverse leadership bench supported by intentional succession planning/liliOperational excellence delivering consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance/liliExecution and expansion of innovative culinary initiatives aligned to client strategy/li/ulpKey responsibilities include:/pulliPartner with the Regional Director of Operations and Operations Excellence Manager to align culinary vision with operational execution/liliEnsure all Guckenheimer and client guidelines, policies, and culinary quality standards are consistently executed across every location/liliOversee menu management systems to ensure accuracy, functionality, and data integrity/liliDrive compliance with Procurement Integrity Index standards and key performance indicators/liliLead and support new unit openings with strong culinary foundations and operational readiness/liliPlay a strategic role in sales and retention efforts, showcasing our chef driven philosophy/liliFacilitate culinary leadership meetings to align teams around innovation and continuous improvement/liliChampion regional culinary training to elevate skill, creativity, and execution/liliLead by example on the floor, inspiring teams and protecting the integrity of the craft and respect for the apron!/li/ulpFood and workplace safety is foundational to excellence./pulliPartner with operational leadership to embed food safety and workplace safety into daily operations/liliMaintain organized, clean kitchens that create a safe environment for employees and guests/liliEnsure adherence to all workplace and food safety guidelines and standard operating procedures/liliExecute Allergen Control Plan requirements with precision and care/liliValidate accurate product labeling including clear allergen identification/liliMaintain compliance with HACCP and NSF standards through disciplined processes and documentation/li/ulpCore competencies include:/pullistrongLeadership and Influence/strong: Communicates with clarity and confidence, aligns diverse stakeholders, and inspires teams to achieve shared goals./lilistrongClient and Guest Focus/strong: Anticipates needs, responds with urgency and professionalism, and builds trusted relationships that drive retention and growth./lilistrongCulinary Excellence/strong: Protects the craft, elevates standards, and drives innovation while ensuring consistency at scale./lilistrongDrive and Accountability/strong: Demonstrates resilience, ownership, and a relentless pursuit of excellence./lilistrongAdaptability and Composure/strong: Thrives in fast paced environments and maintains professionalism under pressure./lilistrongInclusive Leadership/strong: Values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging./lilistrongIntegrity/strong: Upholds the highest ethical standards and leads with transparency and accountability./li/ulpIf you are inspired by food, energized by leading great people, and motivated to create extraordinary workplace dining experiences, we invite you to bring your passion and your craft to Guckenheimer./ppPhysical demands and work environment include:/pulliWork up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaks. Some weekends required./liliMust be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs./liliCome to work properly dressed according to the dress code./liliEmployee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods./li/ulpHSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns./ppISS offers full time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $121000.00 - $141000.00 Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above./p/div