Executive Chef

HHS, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development and ongoing培训

Job summary

HHS, LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced executive/sous chef to lead culinary operations in a healthcare setting. You will develop menus, recruit and train staff, manage scheduling, and ensure safety and sanitation standards.

We value strong leadership, teamwork, and a passion for high-quality patient meals, with opportunities for growth within a growing organization that emphasizes DEI and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in culinary program plus 5+ years as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a well-trained, motivated culinary team.
• Develop creative menus aligned with market trends and patient needs.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop team members.
• Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, and purchasing within budget.
• Execute quality control to protect food integrity and safety.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Knife skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Decision making

Proactivity

Team player

Business ethics

Organization

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Build a well-trained and motivated team that produces high-quality food while adhering to safety, sanitation, and service principles

Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect

Develop creative menus that are in sync with current market trends

Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction

Lead and manage team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments

Execute, maintain, and monitor quality control systems to protect food integrity

Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies

Manage forecasting, recipe costing, inventory, ordering, production, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance

Skills

• Kitchen Skills: Knife skills, cutting techniques, recipe preparation, live-action cooking
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program plus 5+ years experience as a sous or executive chef in fine dining, hotels/resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
• A passion for food, a desire to grow, and a work ethic that supports both
• Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities

Not Required But a Big Plus

• Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish
• Familiarity with OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with HACCP procedures

What We Offer

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Who is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.