Regional Chef

Atlas Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced and passionate Regional Chef to provide culinary leadership and operational oversight across multiple restaurants within their designated region.

This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment and is passionate about developing people, elevating the guest experience, and creating exceptional food. The Regional Chef will work closely with the Corporate Chef, Executive Chefs, restaurant leadership, and ownership to drive culinary excellence, innovation, consistency, and financial performance across the region.

What You'll Do

• Oversee culinary operations across multiple restaurant locations, ensuring consistency, quality, and operational excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs, and culinary teams while fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with the Corporate Chef and ownership to innovate and elevate culinary operations.
• Develop, modify, and implement menus that reflect each restaurant's unique concept while meeting Atlas Restaurant Group's quality standards.
• Create seasonal menu selections based on ingredient availability, culinary trends, and guest preferences.
• Monitor food and labor costs, including budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, and expense management.
• Review operating budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and financial performance.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and support the procurement of high-quality ingredients at favorable prices.
• Monitor guest feedback and food reviews to identify opportunities to enhance the dining experience.
• Ensure culinary teams maintain compliance with all applicable food safety, sanitation, storage, preparation, and health regulations.
• Monitor food facility health permits and food handler certifications to ensure compliance with local Department of Health requirements.
• Partner with restaurant management teams to ensure seamless alignment between back-of-house and front-of-house operations.
• Train culinary teams on cooking techniques, plating standards, kitchen efficiency, and best practices.
• Support equipment purchasing and repair needs across the region.
• Review menu pricing and merchandising strategies and support broader brand awareness and marketing initiatives as needed.

What We're Looking For

• A strong culinary leader with a passion for developing people and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• The ability to effectively lead and support diverse teams across multiple restaurant locations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive knowledge of regional cuisines, ingredients, and a variety of cooking techniques.
• Versatile culinary skills with experience preparing a wide range of multicultural cuisines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing food and labor costs.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to creatively solve problems.
• A commitment to quality, consistency, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to lead by example and remain actively engaged in restaurant operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of high-volume, fine-dining experience.
• 5+ years of kitchen management experience within a multi-unit organization.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Experience with restaurant and business technology, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Avero, xtraCHEF, Restaurant365, ADP Workforce Now, Toast, and other restaurant management systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Physical & Work Environment

This position requires the ability to work in a variety of restaurant and corporate environments. The Regional Chef should be comfortable standing and walking for extended periods and may occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

The role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

What We Bring

At Atlas, we are intentional about how we show up for our leaders because the experience you create for our teams starts with the experience we create for you. We invest in our people in a way that is thoughtful, competitive, and built for growth.

Total Rewards
The base salary range for this role is $130,000-$135,000, aligned with your experience, leadership scope, and the impact you bring to the business.

Your Experience at Atlas Includes

• Health coverage that supports you—medical, dental, and vision

• A 401(k) to invest in your future

• 100% company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for added peace of mind

• Paid parental leave to support life’s biggest moments

• Ongoing learning and leadership development to keep you growing

• Real opportunities to move, grow, and build your career across our brands and markets

• Pet Insurance options—because they’re part of your family too

• A 40% dining discount across all Atlas Restaurant Group properties, so you can experience what we create

This is more than a role. It’s an opportunity to lead, grow, and shape the culture that defines Atlas.

Why Atlas?

At Atlas Restaurant Group, we believe hospitality is a craft and culture is the differentiator. We are a growing collection of best-in-class concepts and hospitality destinations built on energy, excellence, and experience. From waterfront hotels to iconic restaurants, we create spaces where guests celebrate life’s moments and where our teams build meaningful careers. Here, leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and challenge our leaders to think strategically, act boldly, and execute flawlessly.
We move with intention.
We hold high standards.
We lead the right way by being grounded in our Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Responsibility, Professionalism, Teamwork, Community, and Uniqueness.
 At Atlas, we don’t chase industry standards. We define them.