NOW HIRING!!! REGIONAL CHEF TO JOIN THE AMERICAN AIRLINES (LOUNGE - CULINARY OPERATIONS)

Working as the Regional Chef you will work with the leadership team in planning, implementing, and supporting new food concepts or programs within a respective territory. You will be responsible for the research, testing, development, documenting, training, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and making necessary adjustments to innovative new dishes, concepts, and/or food programs. This position will play a key role in new facility design and rollout, menu creation, cost reduction, establishing and maintaining culinary standards, and more. Our Regional Chef must have a track record of effectively training and mentoring culinary teams, with a demonstrated "hands-on" approach.

MUST

• Have Multi-Unit Management experience.
• Be willing to travel up to 50% of the time to additional Western territory American Airline hubs
• Currently reside in the Los Angeles area

Salary $130,000- $145,000 * based on skill and experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Orientates new Chefs within their respective Core Culinary Standards, and established food programs.
• Maintains all Culinary Programs and Standards in their home account to the level of Culinary Center for Excellence.
• Provides support for new account openings and or renovations within the territory.
• Provides Culinary Leadership to Chefs within the respective Territory.
• Assists with training, coaching, and development of Culinary personnel within assigned territory.
• Completes all required reports, logs, and Core Culinary Reviews in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with Corporate Executive Chef, Regional Director of Operations, and unit level Chefs via email, conference calls, etc.
• Reads and complies with all policies and procedures of the Company as appropriate.
• Projects and practices consistent ownership attributes, which provide a high level of quality and service at all points of contact.
• Is comfortable and familiar preparing food in a regulatory environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary Arts Degree from a recognized Culinary school (i.e. CIA, Johnson and Wales) or equivalent experience
• Five years of progressive food service production management experience
• Previous multi-unit experience preferred
• Serv-Safe Certification
• Must be computer literate able to utilize Microsoft Office Suite and Webtrition Software packages
• This position will require 50% travel
• Whoever fills this position needs to be based near our airport hub - LAX
• 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
• Certified Executive Chef an added plus!

Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

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