Director / Chef - Travel

CCL Hospitality Group is a renowned leader in the hospitality industry, known for its strong commitment to people and exceptional service. With a philosophy deeply rooted in caring for the individuals who care for guests, CCL Hospitality Group prioritizes its team members as its most significant competitive advantage. This dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture ensures every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the company's ongoing success. CCL operates through four distinct companies: Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub, each specializing in elevating hospitality service standards for community living across the United States. Together, they shape future leaders by promoting a culture centered on exceptional service and genuine hospitality.

The position of Director and Chef - Travel, also referred to as the Opening Team Lead, is a critical role within the CCL Hospitality Group. This position demands a dynamic leader capable of managing and directing dining service teams through new business openings and transitions. The role involves significant travel responsibilities, requiring up to 100% travel and the ability to work in various conditions. As the Opening Team Lead, the candidate will spearhead operations for both Unidine and Morrison Living at assigned locations, overseeing culinary and front-of-house systems teams to deliver an elevated dining experience. This leadership role includes implementing brand-specific processes during transitions and openings, ensuring high standards of food quality, service excellence, and compliance with regulatory requirements are consistently met.

Essential to the role is the ability to build strong relationships with clients, team members, and residents, serving as an ambassador for the CCL brand, values, vision, and mission. The Opening Team Lead will also be responsible for training Dining Service Directors and new onsite management to embrace and uphold the company culture. The role encompasses comprehensive duties such as food and supply purchasing, recruiting and onboarding new hires, managing budgets, scheduling, payroll, cash auditing, and leading dining room operations. This position requires someone adaptable and flexible, capable of managing fast-paced environments and complex facility transitions while maintaining operational excellence.

CCL Hospitality Group offers a competitive salary range of $86,000 to $95,000 along with a robust benefits package. As part of Compass Group USA, associates enjoy numerous benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, flexible and holiday time off, wellness programs, and various employee assistance programs. The role is designed for a candidate with at least five years of related experience at the Dining Service Director, Executive Chef, or Chef Manager level, holding relevant certifications and ideally, a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or a related field. Those who thrive in this role are motivated by growth opportunities, hands-on leadership responsibilities, and making a lasting impact within the hospitality community at CCL.