District Chef — Multi-Site Corporate Dining

Job overview

The District Chef role is based in Monroe, NC, and involves travel to Kingsport, TN; Asheville, NC; Hickory, NC; and Winston-Salem, NC. The posting does not specify numeric compensation; it mentions a yearly bonus opportunity. The chef oversees culinary functions for multiple Canteen corporate dining accounts. The role supports account teams through culinary leadership, training, menu planning, cost control, and catering. It contributes to consistent food quality, innovation, and improved customer experiences across the district and region.

What you'll do

• Oversee culinary functions for multiple corporate dining accounts
• support existing catering and lead new catering
• support menus and costing
• teach and mentor chefs
• guide cost controls and inventory management
• roll out culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams
• develop strategies to improve customer experience
• provide training to support consistent, high-quality food.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

district chef

canteen

corporate dining

multi-site culinary

catering

menu planning

cost controls

chef training

kingsport tn

asheville nc

hickory nc

winston-salem nc

yearly bonus opportunity

medical and dental benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• life and disability insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

The posting requires at least five years of culinary management experience and at least two years of multi-site culinary management experience; high-volume production and catering experience are essential. A culinary degree is preferred.

About the employer

Canteen is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Service Contractors. Sector: 72.