District Chef | Regional Culinary Leader

District Chef | Regional Culinary LeaderLeadership Level: Director / Executive LeadershipCincinnati, Ohio BasedPrimarily Monday to Friday Schedule | No Late NightsApproximately 30% Regional TravelSalary: Up to $120K Base + 30% Bonus + Company CarSearch Conducted by Harper AssociatesAbout the Opportunity**This position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and requires relocation if you do not live near Cincinnati. Relocation assistance is available**We are seeking an experienced District Chef / Regional Culinary Leader to oversee culinary operations across multiple locations throughout the Cincinnati market.This role is ideal for an accomplished Regional Executive Chef, Corporate Chef, or Multi-Unit Culinary Leader who thrives in large-scale, high-end culinary environments and is passionate about developing teams, elevating culinary standards, and driving innovation across multiple locations.As District Chef, you will provide strategic culinary leadership, operational oversight, and hands-on coaching while ensuring consistency, food quality, safety, and financial performance across the region.Ideal backgrounds include culinary leadership experience within luxury hotels or upscale multi-unit hospitality organizations.Why Culinary Leaders Pursue This RoleRegional culinary leadership position with broad operational impactOpportunity to mentor and develop chefs across multiple locationsBlend of strategy, training, and hands-on culinary leadershipHigh-visibility role within a leading foodservice organizationCareer pathway toward Regional Executive Chef or Corporate Culinary leadershipDynamic role combining culinary creativity with operational leadershipKey ResponsibilitiesProvide culinary leadership across the Cincinnati market, including approximately 30% travel between locationsDeliver training, operational oversight, and hands-on culinary support across multiple corporate dining accountsTeach, mentor, and develop Executive Chefs and culinary teamsDrive culinary innovation and continuous improvement across all accountsSupport chefs in managing food cost controls, purchasing, and inventory managementStandardize recipes, production methods, and culinary execution across locationsLead menu planning and culinary program developmentRoll out new culinary initiatives in collaboration with company marketing and culinary leadershipElevate culinary skill levels and operational performance throughout the regionImplement training programs ensuring consistent, high-quality food productionDevelop strategies that enhance guest experience and client satisfactionEnsure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standardsPreferred QualificationsCulinary degree preferredMinimum 5+ years of multi culinary management experienceAt least 2 years of multi-site or regional culinary leadership experienceBackground in high-volume production, banquet operations, conference centers, corporate dining, hotels, or large-scale foodserviceProven success managing food cost controls and operational expendituresStrong experience in culinary training, coaching, and leadership developmentAbility to scale recipes, systems, and operational standards across multiple locationsStrong organizational, communication, and leadership skillsPassion for mentoring chefs and developing high-performing culinary teamsDesire to grow within a leading foodservice organizationIdeal Backgrounds IncludeCulinary Leadership experience within:Fine Dining RestaurantsLarge Hotels & Convention CentersBanquet & Catering OperationsMulti-Unit Foodservice OrganizationsApplyApply directly here or submit your resume confidentially to kevin@harperjobs.com.Kevin SwanquistExecutive Recruiter | Harper Associateskevin@harperjobs.comwww.harperjobs.com248-737-0222