Traveling Chef & Regional Safety Manager
Compass Group USA Eurest
01.2022 - Current
- Provide oversight for 10–20 regional units, driving successful openings, transitions, and operational stabilization across diverse service lines.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives in culinary, FOH, catering, marketing, and retail to ensure brand consistency and exceptional customer experiences.
- Design and implement regional safety programs, conduct audits, training, and compliance reviews for food and workplace safety.
- Collaborate with unit managers to enhance SOP adherence, foster accountability, and strengthen safety culture.
- Direct market refreshes and innovation rollouts, aligning merchandising, menu development, and operations with strategic goals.
- Coach and mentor leadership teams to support talent development and succession planning.
- Partner with executive stakeholders to align regional operations with growth, compliance, and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Standardize policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence across all units.
- Provide hands-on leadership during new unit launches, including systems setup, team training, and performance optimization.
- Audit culinary operations to ensure food safety, menu consistency, and procurement standards.
- Develop innovative retail and catering strategies to drive growth and customer engagement.
- Champion workplace transformation through strategic enhancements in marketing, merchandising, and menu development.
- Optimize operational efficiency through audits, procedural improvements, and cost control measures.
- Build strong client relationships, aligning service delivery with business objectives and customer needs.
- Promote continuous improvement and best practices across culinary and operational functions.
- Lead training and development initiatives to reinforce leadership, safety, and service excellence.