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CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF at CCL Hospitality Group Buffalo, NY
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $110,000.00 - $125,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance/AD disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
holiday time off
Associate Shopping Program
Job Description
CCL Hospitality Group is a leading national provider of culinary services dedicated to enhancing the dining experience across a broad spectrum of communities, including Senior Living, Behavioral Health, and various hospitality sectors. With a core philosophy grounded in caring for team members who, in turn, provide exceptional hospitality to guests, CCL Hospitality Group stands out as an innovator in service culture. Operating through four distinct companies—Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub—the group serves diverse client needs with unique and specialized dining solutions. From fine dining restaurants featuring extensive wine lists to casual coffee shops and medically tailored meal services,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years progressive culinary management experience
- At least 2 years multi-unit management
- Experience managing a multi-state territory preferred
- 3+ years full fiscal responsibility for culinary operations
- ServSafe Manager Certification required
- Ability to travel extensively up to 80% of the time
- Capacity to lift weights over 25 pounds occasionally
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Able to work independently without direct supervision
- Willingness to participate in teaching and client presentations
- Commitment to compliance and regulatory standards
- Ability to manage overhead budgets responsibly
- Able to prioritize and meet deadlines for multiple projects
Job Qualifications
- Diverse culinary experience including fine dining, high-volume restaurants, offsite catering, resorts, and related fields
- Minimum 5 years of progressive back-of-house food service management experience
- At least 2 years managing multi-unit, multi-venue settings
- 3 years of full fiscal responsibility for culinary operations including P&L or management fee contracts
- Proficiency with menu management technology and proprietary systems
- Intermediate to advanced skills in teaching and public speaking
- ServSafe Manager Certification required
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred with sponsorship available
- Certified Executive Chef (CEC) or ProChef Certification Level II or III preferred
- Bachelor's or associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred with equivalent experience accepted
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Job Duties
- Generate enthusiasm throughout culinary, service and leadership teams to identify opportunities for improvement and deliver best-in-class experiences
- Mentor and develop talent through positive, hands-on leadership
- Recruit, interview, test and onboard new culinary talent
- Establish strong cross-functional leadership relationships with operations, marketing, nutrition, finance, and support teams
- Lead culinary strategy development and deployment for designated Priority Accounts
- Develop performance-driven relationships with clients and their teams through regular communication
- Participate in business reviews and client engagements to manage relationships
- Maintain reports and analyze performance, trends, and growth opportunities
- Conduct site visits with planned agendas and follow-up documentation
- Collaborate on review calls to activate long-term improvements
- Tour and scope potential new client partnerships and present culinary plans
- Lead culinary planning and launch activities for new business openings
- Lead client improvement plans and support client retention
- Guide regionalization and ensure consistent use of menus meeting diverse budget and service expectations
- Ensure communities are prepared for regulatory inspections with high compliance scores
- Participate in networking and showcase events
- Perform additional duties as requested based on business priorities
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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