CHEF MGR

Compass Group USA; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a Chef Manager to lead both culinary and retail foodservice operations. The role emphasizes managing an app-only ordering system, developing menus, controlling costs, and delivering exceptional guest service.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on leadership in high-volume hospitality, with comfort using technology to enhance the dining experience and guest satisfaction. This is a growth-focused, hands-on culinary leadership position.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of culinary or foodservice management experience.
• Experience in high-volume hospitality environments like restaurants, hotels, corporate dining or catering.
• Strong technology skills and ability to manage app-based ordering systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary and retail foodservice operations.
• Oversee kitchen, menus, food costs, and inventory.
• Train associates to use technology and deliver fast, accurate service.
• Develop creative menus that drive participation and repeat business.
• Manage food production, purchasing, and supplier relations.
• Ensure high standards of sanitation, safety, and guest service.
• Use guest feedback and data to improve speed and experience.
• Foster a positive, hospitality-driven team culture.
• Support catering and special events as needed.

Skills

Culinary management

Restaurant leadership

Tech-savvy ordering

Menu development

Food cost control

P&L knowledge

ServSafe preferred

Job description

Morrison Healthcare,a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary

CHEF MANAGER — RETAIL FOOD EXPERIENCE MEETS INNOVATION

Ready to take your restaurant, hotel, or hospitality experience into a leadership role with greater stability, strong growth potential, and the opportunity to build something new?

We’re looking for a creative, tech-savvy Chef Manager to help transform our retail-only operation into a modern corporate dining experience. This location will operate with app-only ordering, so we need a leader who is comfortable with technology and excited about creating a fast, convenient, and engaging experience for our guests.

Healthcare experience is not required. We’re interested in culinary leaders from restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, catering, and other high-volume hospitality environments.

JOB SUMMARY:

As the Chef Manager, you will lead both the culinary and retail foodservice operation. You’ll oversee the kitchen, develop menus, manage food costs and inventory, lead the team, and help shape an innovative operation built around mobile ordering and excellent customer service.

This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on, growth‑minded culinary professional who enjoys creating great food, developing people, using technology, and improving the guest experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead all culinary and retail foodservice operations
• Help transform the location into a modern, B&I-style corporate dining experience
• Manage an app-only ordering system and ensure smooth execution from order placement through pickup
• Train associates to successfully use technology and deliver fast, accurate service
• Develop creative menus that drive participation and repeat business
• Oversee food production, presentation, inventory, ordering, receiving, and purchasing
• Manage food costs, labor, waste, and other controllable expenses
• Maintain high standards for food quality, sanitation, safety, and customer service
• Use guest feedback and operational data to improve menus, speed of service, and the overall experience
• Build a positive, accountable, and hospitality-driven team culture
• Support catering and special events as needed

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• At least three years of culinary or foodservice management experience
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, catering, contract foodservice, or another high-volume hospitality environment
• Strong technology skills and the ability to learn and manage app-based ordering systems
• Experience with inventory, purchasing, menu development, and cost controls
• Knowledge of food trends, production, sanitation, presentation, and food-cost management
• A working knowledge of HACCP
• Experience with exhibition or action-station cooking
• P&L accountability or contract-managed foodservice experience is a plus
• ServSafe certification is preferred
• A passion for sustainability and locally sourced products

WHY JOIN US?

This isn’t a traditional kitchen-management position. You’ll have the opportunity to help reimagine the entire operation—combining great food, hospitality, technology, and convenience to create a modern retail dining experience.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.