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Regional Chef jobs are open across full-service dining, hotel groups, contract food service, and multi-unit casual dining, at levels from sous chef to executive regional oversight, with specializations in menu development, culinary operations, and multi-unit training. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Meriwether Godsey is looking for a Regional Chef based in the Pennsylvania region to oversee or collaborate with the management of the accounts in that area and manage the kitchen by leading other members of the food preparation teams.
What the Regional Chef will do:
- Participate in the preparation, cooking, and portioning of large quantities of meals and other items.
- Supervise and/or coordinate activities of cooks and other staff engaged in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food, including monitoring and training on all systems for food preparation and safety. Recording cook-to-hold temperatures, filling out production sheets, and using the production & purchasing systems.
- Design recipes and recommend changes in recipes and cooking methods to improve products and ensure quality
- Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
- Monitor and record kitchen inventory; order food supplies and receive and check products for freshness and quality
- Determine how food should be presented in accordance with Meriwether Godsey standards and brand
- Ensure correct use of equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and schedule equipment maintenance
- Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff
- Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
- Record operational or production data
- Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
- Keep food production areas, kitchen equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitized; participate in and assist with coordinating the cleaning of cooking areas and equipment.
- Attend production meetings daily; offer input regarding leftover utilization, efficiency, product quality, etc.
- Perform all duties in accordance with people safety, food safety, and sanitation best practices
- Regular & Predictable Attendance
- Regular in- and out-of-state travel
- Other duties, as assigned
What the Regional Chef will need:
- 10 Years of Experience
- Prior experience in a production kitchen and/or contract dining experience as a person with an elevated skill level
- ServSafe® Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Experience with high-volume food service operations, preferably in school environments
- Ability to measure products and convert units of measure
- High levels of professionalism, strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility; ability to switch between locations and job duties
- Growing knowledge of sustainable practices
- High School diploma or equivalent
What you will get:
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
- Competitive Pay, Meals, and mileage reimbursement
- Uniforms & Benefits such as Health, Vision, Dental, and more!
Enjoy a people- and food-focused environment where you have the opportunity to make a difference every day and advance your career. The work environment is fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-energy. You’ll be surrounded and supported by people who are passionate about serving others. Help Meriwether Godsey set the standard for hospitality in the Pennsylvania area.
Meriwether Godsey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional chef jobs.
- Five or more years of progressive kitchen leadership across multiple locations or concepts
- Demonstrated experience developing and standardizing menus for multi-unit operations
- Proficiency in food cost management, inventory control, and P&L oversight
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from an accredited program
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Strong track of training and developing kitchen managers and culinary staff
Tips for Your Regional Chef Job Search
Quantify your multi-unit management impact
Your resume needs numbers tied to scope, not just titles. List how many locations you oversaw, the size of teams you trained, and measurable results like food cost reductions or audit scores you improved across your portfolio of kitchens.
Tailor your application to the segment
A regional chef role at a hotel group demands different emphasis than one at a fast-casual chain. Read each posting for whether they stress brand consistency, culinary innovation, or operational efficiency, then mirror that language in your cover letter and resume summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regional chef openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a portfolio of menu and training work
Bring documented examples to interviews: standardized recipes you created, training materials you built for kitchen staff, or menu rollouts you managed. Regional chef candidates who show systematic work product stand out from those who only describe past experience verbally.
Research the company's current culinary challenges
Before your interview, look at recent news about the brand, check online reviews mentioning food quality, and identify any public menu changes. Arriving with specific observations about their culinary direction signals you're already thinking like their regional chef.
Negotiate relocation terms before you accept
Regional chef roles often require significant travel or even relocation to cover your territory. Clarify reimbursement for mileage, whether a vehicle allowance is included, and how your home base factors into scheduling before you sign an offer letter.
Regional Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regional chefs?
The companies hiring the most regional chefs right now include Aramark, ISS World, and Sushi by Bou, with the largest share of openings in New York, Pennsylvania, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Full-service restaurant groups and contract food service providers consistently account for the highest volume of regional chef postings.
How many regional chef jobs are remote?
About 0% of regional chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of culinary leadership across multiple physical locations. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include menu development consulting and corporate culinary training coordination, where travel to sites is project-based rather than continuous.
How do you become a regional chef?
Start by building deep experience as an executive chef or chef de cuisine at a single high-volume location. Then move into a role that gives you oversight of two or more locations, even informally, to develop multi-unit operational skills. Consistently demonstrating measurable improvements in food cost, staff retention, and audit performance makes you a credible candidate for a formal regional chef appointment.
Can you get hired as a regional chef with limited experience?
Getting hired as a regional chef without multi-unit experience is difficult, but not impossible if you can show transferable leadership at scale. Candidates who have led very large single-location kitchens, managed significant catering or events programs, or served as a traveling opening chef for new locations have successfully made the transition by emphasizing operational systems they built and replicated.
What does the regional chef interview process look like?
Most regional chef interview processes include an initial call with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by a panel interview with operations leadership and sometimes a VP of culinary or food and beverage. A practical component is common, either a live cooking demonstration, a menu presentation, or a case study where you walk through how you would address a struggling location's food program and team performance.
Where can I find and apply to regional chef jobs?
You can find and apply to regional chef jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find the ones that match your experience, territory preferences, and culinary focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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