EXECUTIVE CHEF (TEMPORARY)

CCL Hospitality Group is a prominent hospitality company dedicated to delivering exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for its guests. With a philosophy centered on caring for the individuals who care for guests, CCL places great emphasis on its team members as its most valuable asset. The group operates through four distinct companies: Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub, each focused on shaping future leaders in the hospitality industry by promoting a culture of service and excellence. CCL Hospitality Group operates at the forefront of community living hospitality, offering elevated experiences across the country while fostering mutual success and lasting positive impressions.

The role of Executive Chef at CCL Hospitality Group embodies a leadership position focused on both culinary excellence and operational effectiveness. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $92,000 annually, along with merit-based increases. The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and ensuring high standards in food preparation and presentation. This role requires an inspirational and hands-on leader who actively participates in culinary tasks to deliver show-quality food. The Executive Chef is tasked with driving continuous improvements in resident, employee, and client satisfaction while maximizing financial performance by managing food and labor costs within budgetary limits.

This position demands comprehensive oversight of culinary production, including food quality, safety, sanitation compliance, and team member productivity. The Executive Chef develops innovative menus by sourcing fresh ingredients, conducting inspections to maintain product consistency, and incorporating local flavors and seasonal specials. The role also includes supervising kitchen staff, implementing safety procedures, maintaining purchasing and storage standards, and ensuring all culinary activities conform to health regulations.

Financial stewardship is a critical aspect of this position. The Executive Chef participates in strategic business planning aligned with company values, manages controllable expenses like food cost and supplies, and controls labor costs by effective scheduling. They analyze operational data to adjust plans for optimal profitability and oversee inventory management to support cost efficiency.

Customer service excellence is a core focus, with the Executive Chef fostering a culture of engagement and training the team to exceed guest expectations. This involves actively seeking resident feedback to enhance the dining experience and responding effectively to guest concerns. Leadership and team building are central priorities, encompassing goal setting, employee development, coaching, and maintaining open communication to ensure a motivated and well-equipped culinary team.

Ideal candidates will hold at least an A.S. degree or possess equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years progressive culinary or kitchen management exposure. Experience in high-volume, complex food service environments, catering, institutional cooking, and computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is highly desirable. Candidates must also be ServSafe certified and willing to engage in client satisfaction programs.

As a member of Compass Group USA, CCL offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, flexible time off, wellness programs, and additional employee perks. The company promotes diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of background. CCL also maintains a drug-free workplace and complies with all applicable laws and safety standards. This opportunity represents a significant career advancement for culinary professionals passionate about leadership, quality, and service excellence within a supportive and dynamic hospitality environment.