EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group • Auburn, AL

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About The Position

Morrison Healthcare is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a high-volume culinary operation in the East Alabama market. The role focuses on leading culinary teams, maintaining food quality and safety, managing operational costs, and creating a strong customer dining experience. It offers career growth and a more predictable schedule than many traditional restaurant environments.

The Executive Chef will oversee daily culinary production and service, develop menus and support culinary programs, and partner with operations, marketing, and culinary leadership. The position also manages purchasing, inventory, food and labor costs, and account expenses while maintaining consistent execution in a high-volume environment.

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered a range of benefits. Employment applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of culinary management experience.
• Strong background in high-volume production and catering.
• Experience managing food cost, labor, inventory, and financial controls.
• Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams.
• Hands-on leadership style and desire to continue growing.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Oversee daily culinary production, service, safety, and sanitation.
• Create menus and support new culinary programs and promotions.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, food cost, labor, and account expenses.
• Partner with operations, marketing, and culinary leadership.
• Maintain consistent quality and execution in a high-volume environment.
• Drive customer satisfaction through strong food quality and presentation.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
• Personal leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed