Executive Chef

CCL Hospitality Group is a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry, committed to delivering exceptional service and elevating community living experiences across the United States. Comprising four unique operating companies—Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub—CCL Hospitality Group champions a culture that values people as its central focus and fosters an environment of continuous improvement and excellence. Their philosophy strongly emphasizes the importance of their team members, who are recognized as the organization’s greatest asset, driving the company’s success through passion, dedication, and a mutual commitment to hospitality excellence. CCL Hospitality Group maintains a focus on creating lasting impressions through attentive service and innovative culinary experiences, maintaining their position as an industry trailblazer.

The Executive Chef role at CCL Hospitality Group offers a dynamic opportunity to lead and inspire a culinary team within a thriving hospitality environment dedicated to serving residential communities. This position commands a critical role in the daily kitchen operations, with responsibilities spanning from recruiting and training staff to overseeing food preparation and presentation. The Executive Chef embodies a hands-on approach to leadership, balancing the management of business operations with showcasing culinary expertise through high-quality food production. The role requires an individual who is adept at maintaining safety, sanitation, and food handling standards, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

As an Executive Chef, you will be integral to the success and seamless operation of the kitchen, driving satisfaction for residents, employees, and clients alike while maximizing financial performance. The role involves strategic participation in developing and executing business strategies that align with the client’s broader mission, vision, and values. Managing department expenses—food costs, supplies, uniforms, and equipment—is a core function, along with implementing policies around purchasing, receiving, and food inventory controls. This role supports cost controls and profitability targets by using analytic skills to monitor budgets, labor requirements, and operating costs.

In addition to business acumen, the Executive Chef exemplifies customer service excellence by fostering a culture that prioritizes resident satisfaction and team member engagement. Training and developing staff to deliver best-in-class service are critical, as is managing guest interactions and cultivating a welcoming, professional environment. Leadership responsibilities extend to team building, including conducting regular team meetings, establishing performance and budget goals, and promoting an open-door policy to address feedback and concerns. Coaching and counseling team members helps ensure their growth and alignment with the company’s high standards.

Preferred candidates for this role should have an A.S. degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of five years in progressive culinary or kitchen management roles. Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations, catering, institutional cooking, and hands-on chef roles is highly desirable. Familiarity with food trends, production quality, sanitation, and cost controls is essential. Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and communication tools, is also required. Certifications such as ServSafe are advantageous. The position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $90,000 and is classified under pay grade 12, reflecting its significance within the organization.

CCL Hospitality Group fosters a supportive work environment with numerous employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, flexible time off, and more. The company promotes equal employment opportunities and adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, encouraging candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Through dedication to quality, leadership, and service, CCL Hospitality Group continues to set a high standard in hospitality and culinary management, offering a rewarding career path for passionate and skilled professionals.