Culinary Director: Lead Menu & Team Excellence

Compass Group, North America; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Living is seeking a Chef Manager/Director to lead culinary initiatives, training, and events with our account Chefs and teams. You will oversee food programs, drive quality, and ensure strong safety and cost controls in a dynamic hospitality environment.

The role emphasizes training initiatives, program development, and collaboration with site Chefs, with opportunities to influence menus and client satisfaction across multiple accounts.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or four-year culinary development experience.
• 5 years of relevant culinary experience; at least one year in culinary management.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high standards for all implemented Food Programs, workplace safety and food safety.
• Demonstrates proficiency in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with a focus on sourcing and utilizing local food production.
• Utilizes knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Food safety knowledge

Kitchens operations

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Morrison Living is seeking a Chef Manager/Director to lead culinary initiatives, training, and events with our account Chefs and teams. You will oversee food programs, drive quality, and ensure strong safety and cost controls in a dynamic hospitality environment.

The role emphasizes training initiatives, program development, and collaboration with site Chefs, with opportunities to influence menus and client satisfaction across multiple accounts.