Sr. Executive Chef

Morrison Living, a proud member of Compass Group USA, is a distinguished leader in the hospitality and culinary sector with a rich history of over one hundred years. This renowned company has built vibrant communities through exceptional dining experiences, rooted deeply in the core principles of hospitality and culinary excellence. Morrison Living is dedicated to creating meaningful connections and delivering service that enhances the quality of life for those they serve. Their culture emphasizes exceptional service, care, and culinary artistry, nurtured through thorough training and development programs aimed at recognizing and empowering their team members, who are considered their greatest asset. This commitment to people and excellence has positioned Morrison Living as both an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals seeking rewarding and dynamic careers.

The Executive Chef role at Morrison Living is a unique temporary opportunity designed to provide coverage during an employee’s approved leave of absence, expected to last approximately two months with the potential for extension depending on business needs. This position offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $105,000. The Executive Chef will play a critical role as an inspirational and hands-on leader responsible for the success of daily kitchen operations. This includes recruiting, training, food preparation, and delivering show-quality culinary presentations. The Executive Chef is integral in enhancing resident, employee, and client satisfaction while optimizing financial performance including budget, food, and labor cost management. The position demands a balance of creative culinary talents and effective leadership skills to develop and empower onsite staff.

The chosen candidate will lead culinary production daily, ensuring high standards of meal preparation, food quality, presentation, and compliance with safety and sanitation regulations. They will determine food presentation styles, create decorative food displays, direct menu development based on ingredient availability, and introduce distinctive specials highlighting seasonal and unique ingredients. The role also involves sourcing fresh produce and meats, maintaining product consistency, and keeping abreast of customer preferences to develop menus incorporating local flavors. Beyond cooking, the Executive Chef supervises team members engaged in food preparation, enforces safety protocols, monitors food quality, and manages food purchasing, receiving, and storage standards.

Financial acumen is equally emphasized, with responsibilities including managing departmental expenses such as food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment, implementing guidelines for purchasing and receiving, analyzing financial and operational data to adjust strategies, and managing budgets to meet or exceed goals. The Executive Chef also plays a key role in scheduling staff based on forecasted volumes and identifying revenue opportunities and potential challenges.

Customer service excellence is central to the role, with a focus on achieving 100% resident satisfaction by equipping team members with training and resources necessary for outstanding service. The Executive Chef fosters a professional environment, providing coaching and feedback to ensure employees meet guest expectations and deliver hospitality that goes beyond the ordinary. Team building and management are critical, including regular team meetings, setting performance goals, soliciting employee feedback, ensuring fair treatment, and providing ongoing training and necessary tools for job performance.

Preferred qualifications include an Associate of Science degree or equivalent experience, a minimum of five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, extensive catering background, experience in high-volume complex foodservice operations, and hands-on chef experience. Proficiency with technology and software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet tools is required. ServSafe certification is highly desirable, alongside a willingness to participate in client satisfaction activities.

Morrison Living offers an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, flexible time off, holiday pay, associate shopping programs, health and wellness offerings, discount marketplaces, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. As an equal opportunity employer, Compass Group is committed to fairness and inclusivity in all hiring practices and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.