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BENCH EXECUTIVE CHEF I

Nashville, TN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Career growth opportunities
Relocation assistance

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare, a subsidiary of Compass Healthcare, is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, proudly serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems throughout the United States. With a workforce of more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison Healthcare harnesses the Power of Food to deliver personalized dining experiences that support the healing and healthful missions of its clients. The company has a longstanding reputation, with over 70 years in the field, and combines culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to consistently provide innovative foodservice solutions. Morrison Healthcare serves more than 600 million meals annually, supported by over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs. It has earned numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012 and Training Magazine’s Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization.

The Executive Chef position at Morrison Healthcare is a key leadership role within the Charleston market, offering a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 annually and relocation assistance for candidates outside the area. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Food and Nutrition Services (SR. DFNS) and is graded at level 14 on the company’s pay scale. This role is ideal for a strong, dynamic culinary leader who can oversee multiple accounts effectively, ensuring excellent food quality, presentation, and service. The Executive Chef will play an instrumental role in leading culinary teams, supporting new openings and transitions, managing operational needs, and partnering closely with leadership to enhance patient and retail dining programs.

This position requires a versatile individual with the flexibility to travel throughout the Charleston market. The Executive Chef will be responsible for maintaining stringent standards of sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance, while managing food and labor costs to optimize operational efficiency. Beyond operational leadership, this role involves nurturing and developing culinary talent through training and mentoring, ensuring teams are well-prepared to deliver outstanding dining experiences that align with Morrison Healthcare’s mission. Employees in this position are also eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible time off, career development opportunities, and many other perks that contribute to a balanced and rewarding work environment. Morrison Healthcare fosters an inclusive and equitable workplace and adheres to equal opportunity policies that promote a fair hiring process for all candidates.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent culinary experience
  • minimum 5 years of executive chef or senior culinary leadership experience
  • experience in high-volume foodservice or healthcare foodservice preferred
  • strong leadership and team development skills
  • effective communication abilities
  • capability to manage budgets and control food and labor costs
  • willingness to travel within the Charleston market
  • knowledge of sanitation and regulatory compliance standards

Job Qualifications

  • Executive chef or senior culinary leadership experience
  • high-volume foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant background preferred
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • financial and operational knowledge
  • flexibility to travel within the market
  • ability to manage multiple accounts
  • proficiency in food safety and sanitation standards

Job Duties

  • Provide culinary leadership across multiple Charleston-area accounts
  • support openings, transitions, and operational needs
  • lead, train, and develop culinary teams
  • ensure food quality, presentation, and service excellence
  • manage food/labor costs, inventory, and purchasing
  • maintain sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance
  • partner with leadership to improve patient and retail dining programs

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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